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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,611 and 399,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,611 and 399,087 is: 586,391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,611 : 399,087 = 399,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,611/399,087 = 399,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,611x = 399,087 × 399,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,611x = 159,270,433,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,270,433,569/271,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,391.69

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