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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,402.50 and 388,239.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,402.50 and 388,239.75 is: 601,951.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,402.50 : 388,239.75 = 388,239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,402.50/388,239.75 = 388,239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,402.50x = 388,239.75 × 388,239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,402.50x = 150,730,103,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,730,103,480.06/250,402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,951.27

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