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Finding the Third Proportional to 387 and 906.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 387 and 906.50 is: 2,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 906.50 = 906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/906.50 = 906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 906.50 × 906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 821,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,742.25/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.36

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