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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,290 and 589,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,290 and 589,284 is: 1,280,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,290 : 589,284 = 589,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,290/589,284 = 589,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,290x = 589,284 × 589,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,290x = 347,255,632,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,255,632,656/271,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,016.34

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