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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,928 and 597,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,928 and 597,628 is: 1,313,433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,928 : 597,628 = 597,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,928/597,628 = 597,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,928x = 597,628 × 597,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,928x = 357,159,226,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,159,226,384/271,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,433.06

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