Finding the Third Proportional to 468.50 and 746
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Solution
The third proportional to 468.50 and 746 is: 1,187.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468.50 : 746 = 746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468.50/746 = 746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468.50x = 746 × 746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468.50x = 556,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,516/468.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187.87
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