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Finding the Third Proportional to 386 and 805

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Solution

The third proportional to 386 and 805 is: 1,678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 805 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/805 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 805 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 648,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,025/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.82

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