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Finding the Third Proportional to 469 and 936

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Solution

The third proportional to 469 and 936 is: 1,868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 936 = 936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/936 = 936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 936 × 936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 876,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,096/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.01

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