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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 574

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 574 is: 880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 574 = 574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/574 = 574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 574 × 574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 329,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,476/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.95

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