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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,569.38 and 399,035.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,569.38 and 399,035.25 is: 586,329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,569.38 : 399,035.25 = 399,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,569.38/399,035.25 = 399,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,569.38x = 399,035.25 × 399,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,569.38x = 159,229,130,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,229,130,742.56/271,569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,329.48

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