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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,920 and 583,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,920 and 583,206 is: 1,250,843.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,920 : 583,206 = 583,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,920/583,206 = 583,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,920x = 583,206 × 583,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,920x = 340,129,238,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,129,238,436/271,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,843.04

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