Finding the Third Proportional to 256,297.50 and 388,273.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,297.50 and 388,273.50 is: 588,208.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,297.50 : 388,273.50 = 388,273.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,297.50/388,273.50 = 388,273.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,297.50x = 388,273.50 × 388,273.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,297.50x = 150,756,310,802.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,756,310,802.25/256,297.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,208.28
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