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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,878 and 583,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,878 and 583,122 is: 1,250,675.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,878 : 583,122 = 583,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,878/583,122 = 583,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,878x = 583,122 × 583,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,878x = 340,031,266,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,031,266,884/271,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,675.92

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