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Finding the Third Proportional to 373.94 and 513.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 373.94 and 513.38 is: 704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 513.38 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/513.38 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 513.38 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 263,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,553.89/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.81

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