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Finding the Third Proportional to 256,298.50 and 388,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 256,298.50 and 388,275 is: 588,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,298.50 : 388,275 = 388,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,298.50/388,275 = 388,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,298.50x = 388,275 × 388,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,298.50x = 150,757,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,757,475,625/256,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,210.53

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