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Finding the Third Proportional to 424 and 470

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Solution

The third proportional to 424 and 470 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 470 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/470 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 470 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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