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Finding the Third Proportional to 279 and 470

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Solution

The third proportional to 279 and 470 is: 791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 470 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/470 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 470 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.76

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