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Finding the Third Proportional to 373 and 1,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 373 and 1,010 is: 2,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 1,010 = 1,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/1,010 = 1,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 1,010 × 1,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 1,020,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,100/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.85

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