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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 953

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 953 is: 2,428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 953 = 953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/953 = 953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 953 × 953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 908,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,209/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.37

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