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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,845 and 639,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,845 and 639,658 is: 1,505,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,845 : 639,658 = 639,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,845/639,658 = 639,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,845x = 639,658 × 639,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,845x = 409,162,356,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,162,356,964/271,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,131.07

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