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Finding the Third Proportional to 468 and 1,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 468 and 1,230 is: 3,232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 1,230 = 1,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/1,230 = 1,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 1,230 × 1,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 1,512,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,900/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.69

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