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Finding the Third Proportional to 357 and 388.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 357 and 388.50 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 388.50 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/388.50 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 388.50 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 150,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,932.25/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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