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Finding the Third Proportional to 388.88 and 840.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 388.88 and 840.56 is: 1,816.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 840.56 = 840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/840.56 = 840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 840.56 × 840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 706,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,545.32/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.90

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