Finding the Third Proportional to 314 and 478
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Solution
The third proportional to 314 and 478 is: 727.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314 : 478 = 478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314/478 = 478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314x = 478 × 478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314x = 228,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,484/314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727.66
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