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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,992 and 639,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,992 and 639,793 is: 1,504,952.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,992 : 639,793 = 639,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,992/639,793 = 639,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,992x = 639,793 × 639,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,992x = 409,335,082,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,335,082,849/271,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504,952.66

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