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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,593.75 and 388,374.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,593.75 and 388,374.75 is: 601,910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,593.75 : 388,374.75 = 388,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,593.75/388,374.75 = 388,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,593.75x = 388,374.75 × 388,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,593.75x = 150,834,946,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,834,946,437.56/250,593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,910.25

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