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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,238 and 590,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,238 and 590,468 is: 1,393,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,238 : 590,468 = 590,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,238/590,468 = 590,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,238x = 590,468 × 590,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,238x = 348,652,459,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,652,459,024/250,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,283.43

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