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Finding the Third Proportional to 384.75 and 628.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 384.75 and 628.88 is: 1,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 628.88 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/628.88 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 628.88 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 395,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,483.77/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.90

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