Finding the Third Proportional to 476 and 542
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Solution
The third proportional to 476 and 542 is: 617.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476 : 542 = 542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476/542 = 542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476x = 542 × 542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476x = 293,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,764/476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617.15
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