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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,399.69 and 590,505.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,399.69 and 590,505.19 is: 1,392,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,399.69 : 590,505.19 = 590,505.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,399.69/590,505.19 = 590,505.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,399.69x = 590,505.19 × 590,505.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,399.69x = 348,696,376,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,696,376,464.41/250,399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,559.15

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