Finding the Third Proportional to 250,421 and 590,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,421 and 590,548 is: 1,392,642.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,421 : 590,548 = 590,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,421/590,548 = 590,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,421x = 590,548 × 590,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,421x = 348,746,940,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,746,940,304/250,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,642.55
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