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Finding the Third Proportional to 257,972.50 and 390,853.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 257,972.50 and 390,853.50 is: 592,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,972.50 : 390,853.50 = 390,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,972.50/390,853.50 = 390,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,972.50x = 390,853.50 × 390,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,972.50x = 152,766,458,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,766,458,462.25/257,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,181.18

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