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Finding the Third Proportional to 380 and 538

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Solution

The third proportional to 380 and 538 is: 761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 538 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/538 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 538 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 289,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,444/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.69

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