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Finding the Third Proportional to 387 and 586

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Solution

The third proportional to 387 and 586 is: 887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 586 = 586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/586 = 586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 586 × 586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 343,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,396/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.33

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