Finding the Third Proportional to 370 and 622
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Solution
The third proportional to 370 and 622 is: 1,045.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370 : 622 = 622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370/622 = 622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370x = 622 × 622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370x = 386,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,884/370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045.63
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