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Finding the Third Proportional to 371 and 663

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Solution

The third proportional to 371 and 663 is: 1,184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 663 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/663 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 663 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 439,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,569/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.82

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