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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,306 and 399,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,306 and 399,115 is: 587,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,306 : 399,115 = 399,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,306/399,115 = 399,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,306x = 399,115 × 399,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,306x = 159,292,783,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,292,783,225/271,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,133.29

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