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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,332 and 596,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,332 and 596,799 is: 1,312,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,332 : 596,799 = 596,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,332/596,799 = 596,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,332x = 596,799 × 596,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,332x = 356,169,046,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,169,046,401/271,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,668.78

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