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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,863 and 399,775.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,863 and 399,775.50 is: 587,871.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,863 : 399,775.50 = 399,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,863/399,775.50 = 399,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,863x = 399,775.50 × 399,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,863x = 159,820,450,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,820,450,400.25/271,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,871.28

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