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Finding the Third Proportional to 189 and 385

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Solution

The third proportional to 189 and 385 is: 784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 385 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/385 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 385 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 148,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,225/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.26

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