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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 398

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 398 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 398 = 398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/398 = 398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 398 × 398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 158,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,404/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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