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Finding the Third Proportional to 674 and 1,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 674 and 1,189 is: 2,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 1,189 = 1,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/1,189 = 1,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 1,189 × 1,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 1,413,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,721/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.51

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