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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,874 and 599,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,874 and 599,044 is: 1,319,926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,874 : 599,044 = 599,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,874/599,044 = 599,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,874x = 599,044 × 599,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,874x = 358,853,713,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,853,713,936/271,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,926.56

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