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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 389

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.50 and 389 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 389 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/389 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 389 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 151,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,321/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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