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Finding the Third Proportional to 383 and 580

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Solution

The third proportional to 383 and 580 is: 878.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 580 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/580 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 580 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 336,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,400/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.33

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