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Finding the Third Proportional to 370 and 408

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Solution

The third proportional to 370 and 408 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 408 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/408 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 408 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 166,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,464/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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