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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,677 and 597,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,677 and 597,138 is: 1,312,491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,677 : 597,138 = 597,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,677/597,138 = 597,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,677x = 597,138 × 597,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,677x = 356,573,791,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,573,791,044/271,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,491.64

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