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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 411.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 411.25 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 411.25 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/411.25 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 411.25 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 169,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,126.56/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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