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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,572 and 410,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,572 and 410,853 is: 621,566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,572 : 410,853 = 410,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,572/410,853 = 410,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,572x = 410,853 × 410,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,572x = 168,800,187,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,800,187,609/271,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,566.98

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