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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,200.38 and 388,800.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,200.38 and 388,800.75 is: 583,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,200.38 : 388,800.75 = 388,800.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,200.38/388,800.75 = 388,800.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,200.38x = 388,800.75 × 388,800.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,200.38x = 151,166,023,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,166,023,200.56/259,200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,201.41

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