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Finding the Third Proportional to 387.50 and 954.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 387.50 and 954.50 is: 2,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.50 : 954.50 = 954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.50/954.50 = 954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.50x = 954.50 × 954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.50x = 911,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,070.25/387.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.15

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