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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,389 and 390,253.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,389 and 390,253.50 is: 573,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,389 : 390,253.50 = 390,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,389/390,253.50 = 390,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,389x = 390,253.50 × 390,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,389x = 152,297,794,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,297,794,262.25/265,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,866.27

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