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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,570 and 596,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,570 and 596,636 is: 1,310,802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,570 : 596,636 = 596,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,570/596,636 = 596,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,570x = 596,636 × 596,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,570x = 355,974,516,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,974,516,496/271,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,802.06

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