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Finding the Third Proportional to 389 and 545.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 389 and 545.50 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 545.50 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/545.50 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 545.50 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 297,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,570.25/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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