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Finding the Third Proportional to 468 and 495

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Solution

The third proportional to 468 and 495 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 495 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/495 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 495 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 245,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,025/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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