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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 778.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 778.50 is: 1,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 778.50 = 778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/778.50 = 778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 778.50 × 778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 606,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,062.25/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.15

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