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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,557 and 379,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,557 and 379,833 is: 531,281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,557 : 379,833 = 379,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,557/379,833 = 379,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,557x = 379,833 × 379,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,557x = 144,273,107,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,273,107,889/271,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,281.12

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