Finding the Third Proportional to 513 and 616.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 513 and 616.50 is: 740.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513 : 616.50 = 616.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513/616.50 = 616.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513x = 616.50 × 616.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513x = 380,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,072.25/513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740.88
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