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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,737.38 and 388,560.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,737.38 and 388,560.75 is: 581,277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,737.38 : 388,560.75 = 388,560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,737.38/388,560.75 = 388,560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,737.38x = 388,560.75 × 388,560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,737.38x = 150,979,456,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,979,456,440.56/259,737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,277.36

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