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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,774 and 578,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,774 and 578,632 is: 1,231,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,774 : 578,632 = 578,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,774/578,632 = 578,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,774x = 578,632 × 578,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,774x = 334,814,991,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,814,991,424/271,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,961.08

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