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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,312 and 582,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,312 and 582,752 is: 1,251,695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,312 : 582,752 = 582,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,312/582,752 = 582,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,312x = 582,752 × 582,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,312x = 339,599,893,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,599,893,504/271,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,695.07

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