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Finding the Third Proportional to 125 and 337

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Solution

The third proportional to 125 and 337 is: 908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 337 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/337 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 337 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 113,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,569/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.55

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