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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,780 and 399,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,780 and 399,674 is: 587,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,780 : 399,674 = 399,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,780/399,674 = 399,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,780x = 399,674 × 399,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,780x = 159,739,306,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,739,306,276/271,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,752.25

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