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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 550.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 550.13 is: 793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 550.13 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/550.13 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 550.13 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 302,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,637.52/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.54

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