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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,864 and 399,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,864 and 399,786 is: 587,900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,864 : 399,786 = 399,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,864/399,786 = 399,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,864x = 399,786 × 399,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,864x = 159,828,845,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,828,845,796/271,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,900.00

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