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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 358

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 358 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 358 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/358 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 358 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 128,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,164/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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