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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,433 and 399,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,433 and 399,255 is: 587,270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,433 : 399,255 = 399,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,433/399,255 = 399,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,433x = 399,255 × 399,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,433x = 159,404,555,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,404,555,025/271,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,270.36

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