Finding the Third Proportional to 361 and 437
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Solution
The third proportional to 361 and 437 is: 529
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361 : 437 = 437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361/437 = 437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361x = 437 × 437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361x = 190,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,969/361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529
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