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Finding the Third Proportional to 472 and 633

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Solution

The third proportional to 472 and 633 is: 848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 633 = 633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/633 = 633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 633 × 633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 400,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,689/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.92

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