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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,271 and 569,500

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,271 and 569,500 is: 835,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,271 : 569,500 = 569,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,271/569,500 = 569,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,271x = 569,500 × 569,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,271x = 324,330,250,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,330,250,000/388,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,319.27

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