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Finding the Third Proportional to 389 and 788

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Solution

The third proportional to 389 and 788 is: 1,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 788 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/788 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 788 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 620,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,944/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.26

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