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Finding the Third Proportional to 252 and 473

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Solution

The third proportional to 252 and 473 is: 887.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 473 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/473 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 473 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 223,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,729/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.81

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