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Finding the Third Proportional to 335 and 371

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Solution

The third proportional to 335 and 371 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 371 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/371 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 371 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 137,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,641/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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