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Finding the Third Proportional to 390 and 607

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Solution

The third proportional to 390 and 607 is: 944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 607 = 607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/607 = 607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 607 × 607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 368,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,449/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.74

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