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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,346 and 399,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,346 and 399,171 is: 587,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,346 : 399,171 = 399,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,346/399,171 = 399,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,346x = 399,171 × 399,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,346x = 159,337,487,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,337,487,241/271,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,211.48

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