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Finding the Third Proportional to 878 and 974

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Solution

The third proportional to 878 and 974 is: 1,080.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878 : 974 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878/974 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878x = 974 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878x = 948,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,676/878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.50

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