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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,287 and 589,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,287 and 589,278 is: 1,280,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,287 : 589,278 = 589,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,287/589,278 = 589,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,287x = 589,278 × 589,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,287x = 347,248,561,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,248,561,284/271,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,004.43

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