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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 631

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 631 is: 1,181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 631 = 631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/631 = 631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 631 × 631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 398,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,161/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.49

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