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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,903 and 583,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,903 and 583,171 is: 1,250,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,903 : 583,171 = 583,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,903/583,171 = 583,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,903x = 583,171 × 583,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,903x = 340,088,415,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,088,415,241/271,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,771.10

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