Finding the Third Proportional to 260 and 472
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Solution
The third proportional to 260 and 472 is: 856.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260 : 472 = 472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260/472 = 472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260x = 472 × 472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260x = 222,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,784/260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856.86
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