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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,748 and 555,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,748 and 555,592 is: 1,135,914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,748 : 555,592 = 555,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,748/555,592 = 555,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,748x = 555,592 × 555,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,748x = 308,682,470,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,682,470,464/271,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,914.42

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