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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.13 and 789.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.13 and 789.25 is: 1,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.13 : 789.25 = 789.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.13/789.25 = 789.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.13x = 789.25 × 789.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.13x = 622,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,915.56/381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.41

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