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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.50 and 888.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.50 and 888.50 is: 2,069.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 888.50 = 888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/888.50 = 888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 888.50 × 888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 789,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,432.25/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.29

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