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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,210.50 and 387,283.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,210.50 and 387,283.50 is: 599,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,210.50 : 387,283.50 = 387,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,210.50/387,283.50 = 387,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,210.50x = 387,283.50 × 387,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,210.50x = 149,988,509,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,988,509,372.25/250,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,449.30

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