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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.23 and 1,011.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.23 and 1,011.87 is: 2,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.23 : 1,011.87 = 1,011.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.23/1,011.87 = 1,011.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.23x = 1,011.87 × 1,011.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.23x = 1,023,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,875.21/467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.39

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