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Finding the Third Proportional to 389.75 and 765.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 389.75 and 765.50 is: 1,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 765.50 = 765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/765.50 = 765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 765.50 × 765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 585,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,990.25/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.50

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