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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,874 and 414,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,874 and 414,971 is: 633,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,874 : 414,971 = 414,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,874/414,971 = 414,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,874x = 414,971 × 414,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,874x = 172,200,930,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,200,930,841/271,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,385.06

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