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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,789.50 and 388,759.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,789.50 and 388,759.50 is: 602,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,789.50 : 388,759.50 = 388,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,789.50/388,759.50 = 388,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,789.50x = 388,759.50 × 388,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,789.50x = 151,133,948,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,133,948,840.25/250,789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,632.68

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