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Finding the Third Proportional to 401 and 476

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Solution

The third proportional to 401 and 476 is: 565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401 : 476 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401/476 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401x = 476 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401x = 226,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,576/401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.03

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