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Finding the Third Proportional to 465 and 889.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 465 and 889.50 is: 1,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 889.50 = 889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/889.50 = 889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 889.50 × 889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 791,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,210.25/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.53

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