Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 478
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Solution
The third proportional to 348 and 478 is: 656.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348 : 478 = 478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348/478 = 478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348x = 478 × 478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348x = 228,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,484/348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656.56
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