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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 912

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 912 is: 2,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 912 = 912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/912 = 912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 912 × 912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 831,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,744/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.91

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