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Finding the Third Proportional to 388 and 441

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Solution

The third proportional to 388 and 441 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 441 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/441 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 441 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 194,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,481/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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