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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,018 and 625,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,018 and 625,113 is: 1,447,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,018 : 625,113 = 625,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,018/625,113 = 625,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,018x = 625,113 × 625,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,018x = 390,766,262,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,766,262,769/270,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,185.98

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