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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 732.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 732.38 is: 1,406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 732.38 = 732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/732.38 = 732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 732.38 × 732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 536,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,373.14/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.42

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