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Finding the Third Proportional to 393.75 and 913.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 393.75 and 913.50 is: 2,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 913.50 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/913.50 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 913.50 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 834,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,482.25/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.32

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