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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,050 and 594,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,050 and 594,444 is: 1,303,684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,050 : 594,444 = 594,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,050/594,444 = 594,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,050x = 594,444 × 594,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,050x = 353,363,669,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,363,669,136/271,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,684.45

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