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Finding the Third Proportional to 387.19 and 838.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 387.19 and 838.50 is: 1,815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.19 : 838.50 = 838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.19/838.50 = 838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.19x = 838.50 × 838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.19x = 703,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,082.25/387.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.87

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