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Finding the Third Proportional to 382 and 610.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382 and 610.50 is: 975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 610.50 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/610.50 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 610.50 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 372,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,710.25/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.68

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