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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,934 and 592,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,934 and 592,253 is: 1,289,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,934 : 592,253 = 592,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,934/592,253 = 592,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,934x = 592,253 × 592,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,934x = 350,763,616,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,763,616,009/271,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,885.10

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