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Finding the Third Proportional to 392 and 538

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Solution

The third proportional to 392 and 538 is: 738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 538 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/538 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 538 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 289,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,444/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.38

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