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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,812 and 614,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,812 and 614,092 is: 1,387,389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,812 : 614,092 = 614,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,812/614,092 = 614,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,812x = 614,092 × 614,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,812x = 377,108,984,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,108,984,464/271,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387,389.02

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