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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,690 and 595,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,690 and 595,867 is: 1,306,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,690 : 595,867 = 595,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,690/595,867 = 595,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,690x = 595,867 × 595,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,690x = 355,057,481,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,057,481,689/271,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,847.81

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