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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.75 and 513

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.75 and 513 is: 758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 513 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/513 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 513 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 263,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,169/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.96

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