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Finding the Third Proportional to 377 and 516

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Solution

The third proportional to 377 and 516 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 516 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/516 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 516 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 266,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,256/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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