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Finding the Third Proportional to 385.59 and 791.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 385.59 and 791.44 is: 1,624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.59 : 791.44 = 791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.59/791.44 = 791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.59x = 791.44 × 791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.59x = 626,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,373.32/385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.44

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