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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,926 and 302,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,926 and 302,544 is: 336,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,926 : 302,544 = 302,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,926/302,544 = 302,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,926x = 302,544 × 302,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,926x = 91,532,871,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,532,871,936/271,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,609.49

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