Finding the Third Proportional to 376.75 and 513
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Solution
The third proportional to 376.75 and 513 is: 698.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376.75 : 513 = 513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376.75/513 = 513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376.75x = 513 × 513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376.75x = 263,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,169/376.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698.52
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