Finding the Third Proportional to 377.50 and 514
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Solution
The third proportional to 377.50 and 514 is: 699.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377.50 : 514 = 514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377.50/514 = 514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377.50x = 514 × 514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377.50x = 264,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,196/377.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699.86
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