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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,938 and 597,712.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,938 and 597,712.50 is: 1,313,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,938 : 597,712.50 = 597,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,938/597,712.50 = 597,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,938x = 597,712.50 × 597,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,938x = 357,260,232,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,260,232,656.25/271,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,756.20

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