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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,421 : 590,548 = 590,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,421/590,548 = 590,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,421x = 590,548 × 590,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,421x = 348,746,940,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,746,940,304/250,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,642.55

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