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Finding the Third Proportional to 274 and 623

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Solution

The third proportional to 274 and 623 is: 1,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 623 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/623 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 623 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 388,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,129/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.53

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