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Finding the Third Proportional to 215 and 370

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Solution

The third proportional to 215 and 370 is: 636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 370 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/370 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 370 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 136,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,900/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.74

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