Finding the Third Proportional to 473 and 503
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Solution
The third proportional to 473 and 503 is: 534.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473 : 503 = 503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473/503 = 503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473x = 503 × 503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473x = 253,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,009/473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534.90
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