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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,642 and 590,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,642 and 590,032 is: 1,281,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,642 : 590,032 = 590,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,642/590,032 = 590,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,642x = 590,032 × 590,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,642x = 348,137,761,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,137,761,024/271,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,605.06

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