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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,264.25 and 590,521.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,264.25 and 590,521.50 is: 1,393,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,264.25 : 590,521.50 = 590,521.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,264.25/590,521.50 = 590,521.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,264.25x = 590,521.50 × 590,521.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,264.25x = 348,715,641,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,715,641,962.25/250,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,389.75

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