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Finding the Third Proportional to 472 and 676

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Solution

The third proportional to 472 and 676 is: 968.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 676 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/676 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 676 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 456,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,976/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.17

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