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Finding the Third Proportional to 387 and 505.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 387 and 505.50 is: 660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 505.50 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/505.50 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 505.50 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 255,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,530.25/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.28

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