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Finding the Third Proportional to 387.28 and 882.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 387.28 and 882.77 is: 2,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 882.77 = 882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/882.77 = 882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 882.77 × 882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 779,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,288.94/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.20

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