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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,171 and 397,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,171 and 397,615 is: 589,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,171 : 397,615 = 397,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,171/397,615 = 397,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,171x = 397,615 × 397,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,171x = 158,097,688,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,097,688,225/268,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,540.59

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