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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.88 and 428.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.88 and 428.75 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 428.75 = 428.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/428.75 = 428.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 428.75 × 428.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 183,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,826.56/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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