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Finding the Third Proportional to 274 and 742

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Solution

The third proportional to 274 and 742 is: 2,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 742 = 742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/742 = 742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 742 × 742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 550,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,564/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.36

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