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Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 947

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Solution

The third proportional to 371 and 947 is: 2,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 947 = 947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/947 = 947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 947 × 947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 896,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,809/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.27

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