Finding the Third Proportional to 384.75 and 513
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Solution
The third proportional to 384.75 and 513 is: 684
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384.75 : 513 = 513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384.75/513 = 513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384.75x = 513 × 513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384.75x = 263,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,169/384.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684
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