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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,616 and 597,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,616 and 597,376 is: 1,313,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,616 : 597,376 = 597,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,616/597,376 = 597,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,616x = 597,376 × 597,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,616x = 356,858,085,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,858,085,376/271,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,833.08

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