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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,950 and 581,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,950 and 581,268 is: 1,242,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,950 : 581,268 = 581,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,950/581,268 = 581,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,950x = 581,268 × 581,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,950x = 337,872,487,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,872,487,824/271,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,406.65

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