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Finding the Third Proportional to 472 and 1,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 472 and 1,274 is: 3,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 1,274 = 1,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/1,274 = 1,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 1,274 × 1,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 1,623,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,076/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.72

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