Finding the Third Proportional to 377 and 476
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Solution
The third proportional to 377 and 476 is: 601.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377 : 476 = 476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377/476 = 476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377x = 476 × 476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377x = 226,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,576/377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601.00
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