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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,810 and 399,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,810 and 399,726 is: 587,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,810 : 399,726 = 399,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,810/399,726 = 399,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,810x = 399,726 × 399,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,810x = 159,780,875,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,780,875,076/271,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,840.31

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