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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 621.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 621.75 is: 1,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 621.75 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/621.75 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 621.75 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 386,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,573.06/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.62

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