Finding the Third Proportional to 274.50 and 471
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Solution
The third proportional to 274.50 and 471 is: 808.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274.50 : 471 = 471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274.50/471 = 471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274.50x = 471 × 471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274.50x = 221,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,841/274.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808.16
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