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Finding the Third Proportional to 388 and 619

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Solution

The third proportional to 388 and 619 is: 987.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 619 = 619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/619 = 619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 619 × 619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 383,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,161/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.53

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