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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,953 and 598,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,953 and 598,275 is: 1,316,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,953 : 598,275 = 598,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,953/598,275 = 598,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,953x = 598,275 × 598,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,953x = 357,932,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,932,975,625/271,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,157.48

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