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Finding the Third Proportional to 386.25 and 426

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Solution

The third proportional to 386.25 and 426 is: 469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 426 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/426 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 426 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 181,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,476/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.84

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