Finding the Third Proportional to 476 and 625
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Solution
The third proportional to 476 and 625 is: 820.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476 : 625 = 625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476/625 = 625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476x = 625 × 625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476x = 390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,625/476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820.64
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