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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,888.13 and 388,774.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,888.13 and 388,774.13 is: 581,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,888.13 : 388,774.13 = 388,774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,888.13/388,774.13 = 388,774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,888.13x = 388,774.13 × 388,774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,888.13x = 151,145,320,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,145,320,269.52/259,888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,578.40

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