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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,959 and 382,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,959 and 382,302 is: 537,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,959 : 382,302 = 382,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,959/382,302 = 382,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,959x = 382,302 × 382,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,959x = 146,154,819,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,154,819,204/271,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,414.90

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