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Finding the Third Proportional to 380.88 and 788.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 380.88 and 788.75 is: 1,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 788.75 = 788.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/788.75 = 788.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 788.75 × 788.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 622,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,126.56/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.41

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