Finding the Third Proportional to 250,410 and 590,530.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,410 and 590,530.50 is: 1,392,621.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,410 : 590,530.50 = 590,530.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,410/590,530.50 = 590,530.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,410x = 590,530.50 × 590,530.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,410x = 348,726,271,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,726,271,430.25/250,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,621.19
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