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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,668 and 590,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,668 and 590,008 is: 1,281,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,668 : 590,008 = 590,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,668/590,008 = 590,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,668x = 590,008 × 590,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,668x = 348,109,440,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,109,440,064/271,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,378.15

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