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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,413 and 590,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,413 and 590,538 is: 1,392,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,413 : 590,538 = 590,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,413/590,538 = 590,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,413x = 590,538 × 590,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,413x = 348,735,129,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,735,129,444/250,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,639.88

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