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Finding the Third Proportional to 253,291.50 and 385,159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 253,291.50 and 385,159.50 is: 585,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,291.50 : 385,159.50 = 385,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,291.50/385,159.50 = 385,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,291.50x = 385,159.50 × 385,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,291.50x = 148,347,840,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,347,840,440.25/253,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,680.29

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