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Finding the Third Proportional to 465.19 and 948.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 465.19 and 948.09 is: 1,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 948.09 = 948.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/948.09 = 948.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 948.09 × 948.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 898,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,881.76/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.30

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