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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,990 and 489,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,990 and 489,368 is: 954,145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,990 : 489,368 = 489,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,990/489,368 = 489,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,990x = 489,368 × 489,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,990x = 239,481,039,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,481,039,424/250,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,145.74

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