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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,403 and 590,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,403 and 590,514 is: 1,392,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,403 : 590,514 = 590,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,403/590,514 = 590,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,403x = 590,514 × 590,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,403x = 348,706,784,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,706,784,196/250,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,582.29

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