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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 986

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 986 is: 2,599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 986 = 986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/986 = 986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 986 × 986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 972,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,196/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.45

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