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Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 944

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Solution

The third proportional to 371 and 944 is: 2,401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 944 = 944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/944 = 944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 944 × 944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 891,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,136/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.98

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