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Finding the Third Proportional to 384.88 and 621.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 384.88 and 621.19 is: 1,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 621.19 = 621.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/621.19 = 621.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 621.19 × 621.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 385,873.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,873.91/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.60

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