Finding the Third Proportional to 304 and 474
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Solution
The third proportional to 304 and 474 is: 739.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304 : 474 = 474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304/474 = 474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304x = 474 × 474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304x = 224,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,676/304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.07
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