Finding the Third Proportional to 476 and 496
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Solution
The third proportional to 476 and 496 is: 516.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476 : 496 = 496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476/496 = 496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476x = 496 × 496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476x = 246,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,016/476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516.84
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