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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,368 and 399,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,368 and 399,204 is: 587,260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,368 : 399,204 = 399,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,368/399,204 = 399,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,368x = 399,204 × 399,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,368x = 159,363,833,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,363,833,616/271,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,260.97

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