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Finding the Third Proportional to 390.94 and 589.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 390.94 and 589.50 is: 888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 589.50 = 589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/589.50 = 589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 589.50 × 589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 347,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,510.25/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.92

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