Finding the Third Proportional to 447 and 474
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Solution
The third proportional to 447 and 474 is: 502.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447 : 474 = 474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447/474 = 474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447x = 474 × 474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447x = 224,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,676/447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.63
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