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Finding the Third Proportional to 392.50 and 614

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Solution

The third proportional to 392.50 and 614 is: 960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 614 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/614 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 614 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 376,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,996/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.50

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