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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,002 and 557,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,002 and 557,284 is: 1,150,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,002 : 557,284 = 557,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,002/557,284 = 557,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,002x = 557,284 × 557,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,002x = 310,565,456,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,565,456,656/270,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,233.91

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