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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 373

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 373 is: 412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 373 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/373 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 373 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 139,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,129/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.85

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