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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.04 and 512.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.04 and 512.10 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 512.10 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/512.10 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 512.10 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 262,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,250.01/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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