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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.75 and 853.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.75 and 853.75 is: 1,874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 853.75 = 853.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/853.75 = 853.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 853.75 × 853.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 728,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,889.06/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.96

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