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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,777 and 399,670.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,777 and 399,670.50 is: 587,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,777 : 399,670.50 = 399,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,777/399,670.50 = 399,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,777x = 399,670.50 × 399,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,777x = 159,736,508,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,736,508,570.25/271,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,748.44

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