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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,929 and 583,210.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,929 and 583,210.50 is: 1,250,820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,929 : 583,210.50 = 583,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,929/583,210.50 = 583,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,929x = 583,210.50 × 583,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,929x = 340,134,487,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,134,487,310.25/271,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,820.94

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