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Finding the Third Proportional to 389 and 719.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 389 and 719.50 is: 1,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 719.50 = 719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/719.50 = 719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 719.50 × 719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 517,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,680.25/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.80

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