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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,333.50 and 387,869.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,333.50 and 387,869.25 is: 600,968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,333.50 : 387,869.25 = 387,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,333.50/387,869.25 = 387,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,333.50x = 387,869.25 × 387,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,333.50x = 150,442,555,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442,555,095.56/250,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,968.53

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