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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,410 : 590,530.50 = 590,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,410/590,530.50 = 590,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,410x = 590,530.50 × 590,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,410x = 348,726,271,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,726,271,430.25/250,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,621.19

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