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Finding the Third Proportional to 385 and 542.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 385 and 542.50 is: 764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385 : 542.50 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385/542.50 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385x = 542.50 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385x = 294,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,306.25/385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.43

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