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Finding the Third Proportional to 468 and 1,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 468 and 1,160 is: 2,875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 1,160 = 1,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/1,160 = 1,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 1,160 × 1,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 1,345,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,600/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.21

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