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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.13 and 583.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.13 and 583.31 is: 876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 583.31 = 583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/583.31 = 583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 583.31 × 583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 340,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,253.47/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.66

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