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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,937 and 583,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,937 and 583,238 is: 1,250,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,937 : 583,238 = 583,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,937/583,238 = 583,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,937x = 583,238 × 583,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,937x = 340,166,564,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,166,564,644/271,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,902.10

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