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Finding the Third Proportional to 464 and 1,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 464 and 1,141 is: 2,805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 1,141 = 1,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/1,141 = 1,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 1,141 × 1,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 1,301,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,881/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.78

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