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Finding the Third Proportional to 376 and 518

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Solution

The third proportional to 376 and 518 is: 713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 518 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/518 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 518 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 268,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,324/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.63

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