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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,623.81 and 388,747.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,623.81 and 388,747.13 is: 591,198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,623.81 : 388,747.13 = 388,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,623.81/388,747.13 = 388,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,623.81x = 388,747.13 × 388,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,623.81x = 151,124,327,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,124,327,195.77/255,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,198.16

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