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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,217.50 and 376,989.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,217.50 and 376,989.75 is: 556,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,217.50 : 376,989.75 = 376,989.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,217.50/376,989.75 = 376,989.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,217.50x = 376,989.75 × 376,989.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,217.50x = 142,121,271,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,121,271,605.06/255,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,863.35

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