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Finding the Third Proportional to 385.88 and 524.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 385.88 and 524.81 is: 713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 524.81 = 524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/524.81 = 524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 524.81 × 524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 275,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,428.16/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.78

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