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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,273 and 589,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,273 and 589,249 is: 1,279,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,273 : 589,249 = 589,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,273/589,249 = 589,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,273x = 589,249 × 589,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,273x = 347,214,384,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,214,384,001/271,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,944.50

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