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Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 451

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Solution

The third proportional to 371 and 451 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 451 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/451 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 451 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 203,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,401/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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