Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 421
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Solution
The third proportional to 371 and 421 is: 477.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371 : 421 = 421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371/421 = 421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371x = 421 × 421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371x = 177,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,241/371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477.74
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