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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.13 and 448.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.13 and 448.88 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 448.88 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/448.88 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 448.88 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 201,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,488.77/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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