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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,869 and 270,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,869 and 270,690 is: 632,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,869 : 270,690 = 270,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,869/270,690 = 270,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,869x = 270,690 × 270,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,869x = 73,273,076,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,273,076,100/115,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,378.60

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