Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 476
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Solution
The third proportional to 364 and 476 is: 622.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364 : 476 = 476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364/476 = 476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364x = 476 × 476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364x = 226,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,576/364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622.46
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