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Finding the Third Proportional to 385.50 and 811.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 385.50 and 811.50 is: 1,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.50 : 811.50 = 811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.50/811.50 = 811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.50x = 811.50 × 811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.50x = 658,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,532.25/385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.25

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