Finding the Third Proportional to 196.50 and 516
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Solution
The third proportional to 196.50 and 516 is: 1,354.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196.50 : 516 = 516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196.50/516 = 516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196.50x = 516 × 516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196.50x = 266,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,256/196.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354.99
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