Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 659
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Solution
The third proportional to 371 and 659 is: 1,170.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371 : 659 = 659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371/659 = 659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371x = 659 × 659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371x = 434,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,281/371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170.57
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