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Finding the Third Proportional to 390 and 788

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Solution

The third proportional to 390 and 788 is: 1,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 788 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/788 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 788 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 620,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,944/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.16

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