Finding the Third Proportional to 378.75 and 516.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 378.75 and 516.38 is: 704.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378.75 : 516.38 = 516.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378.75/516.38 = 516.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378.75x = 516.38 × 516.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378.75x = 266,643.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,643.14/378.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704.01
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