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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,932 and 382,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,932 and 382,260 is: 537,350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,932 : 382,260 = 382,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,932/382,260 = 382,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,932x = 382,260 × 382,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,932x = 146,122,707,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,122,707,600/271,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,350.17

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