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Finding the Third Proportional to 389 and 912.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 389 and 912.50 is: 2,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 912.50 = 912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/912.50 = 912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 912.50 × 912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 832,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,656.25/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.50

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