Finding the Third Proportional to 474 and 542
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Solution
The third proportional to 474 and 542 is: 619.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474 : 542 = 542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474/542 = 542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474x = 542 × 542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474x = 293,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,764/474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619.76
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