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Finding the Third Proportional to 370 and 868

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Solution

The third proportional to 370 and 868 is: 2,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 868 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/868 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 868 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 753,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,424/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.28

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