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Finding the Third Proportional to 788 and 1,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 788 and 1,388 is: 2,444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,388 = 1,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,388 = 1,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,388 × 1,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 1,926,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,544/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.85

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