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Finding the Third Proportional to 468 and 916.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 468 and 916.50 is: 1,794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 916.50 = 916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/916.50 = 916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 916.50 × 916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 839,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,972.25/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.81

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