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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.13 and 595.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.13 and 595.69 is: 914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 595.69 = 595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/595.69 = 595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 595.69 × 595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 354,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,843.60/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.25

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