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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,906 and 551,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,906 and 551,405 is: 1,118,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,906 : 551,405 = 551,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,906/551,405 = 551,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,906x = 551,405 × 551,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,906x = 304,047,474,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,047,474,025/271,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,208.04

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