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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,860 and 639,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,860 and 639,696 is: 1,505,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,860 : 639,696 = 639,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,860/639,696 = 639,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,860x = 639,696 × 639,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,860x = 409,210,972,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,210,972,416/271,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,226.85

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