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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,712 and 595,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,712 and 595,912 is: 1,306,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,712 : 595,912 = 595,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,712/595,912 = 595,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,712x = 595,912 × 595,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,712x = 355,111,111,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,111,111,744/271,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,939.38

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