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Finding the Third Proportional to 393 and 561.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 393 and 561.38 is: 801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 561.38 = 561.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/561.38 = 561.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 561.38 × 561.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 315,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,141.89/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.89

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