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Finding the Third Proportional to 387.75 and 651.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 387.75 and 651.25 is: 1,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.75 : 651.25 = 651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.75/651.25 = 651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.75x = 651.25 × 651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.75x = 424,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,126.56/387.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.81

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