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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.13 and 587.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.13 and 587.25 is: 888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 587.25 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/587.25 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 587.25 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 344,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,862.56/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.53

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