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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.75 and 625.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.75 and 625.88 is: 1,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 625.88 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/625.88 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 625.88 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 391,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,719.52/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.12

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