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Finding the Third Proportional to 288 and 337

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Solution

The third proportional to 288 and 337 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 337 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/337 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 337 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 113,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,569/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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