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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,171 and 591,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,171 and 591,078 is: 1,283,653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,171 : 591,078 = 591,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,171/591,078 = 591,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,171x = 591,078 × 591,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,171x = 349,373,202,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,373,202,084/272,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,653.30

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