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Finding the Third Proportional to 389.25 and 798.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 389.25 and 798.75 is: 1,639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 798.75 = 798.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/798.75 = 798.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 798.75 × 798.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 638,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,001.56/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.05

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