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Finding the Third Proportional to 390 and 439.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 390 and 439.50 is: 495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 439.50 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/439.50 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 439.50 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 193,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,160.25/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.28

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