Finding the Third Proportional to 289 and 476
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Solution
The third proportional to 289 and 476 is: 784
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289 : 476 = 476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289/476 = 476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289x = 476 × 476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289x = 226,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,576/289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784
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