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Finding the Third Proportional to 446 and 473

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Solution

The third proportional to 446 and 473 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 473 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/473 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 473 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 223,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,729/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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