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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,701 and 399,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,701 and 399,249 is: 586,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,701 : 399,249 = 399,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,701/399,249 = 399,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,701x = 399,249 × 399,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,701x = 159,399,764,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,399,764,001/271,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,673.45

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