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Finding the Third Proportional to 392 and 474

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Solution

The third proportional to 392 and 474 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 474 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/474 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 474 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 224,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,676/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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