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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,482 and 550,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,482 and 550,260 is: 1,115,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,482 : 550,260 = 550,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,482/550,260 = 550,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,482x = 550,260 × 550,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,482x = 302,786,067,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,786,067,600/271,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,308.08

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