Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 518
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Solution
The third proportional to 438 and 518 is: 612.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438 : 518 = 518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438/518 = 518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438x = 518 × 518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438x = 268,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,324/438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612.61
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