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Finding the Third Proportional to 388 and 736

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Solution

The third proportional to 388 and 736 is: 1,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 736 = 736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/736 = 736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 736 × 736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 541,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,696/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.12

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