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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.50 and 845.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.50 and 845.50 is: 1,840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 845.50 = 845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/845.50 = 845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 845.50 × 845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 714,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,870.25/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.08

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