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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,040 and 625,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,040 and 625,162 is: 1,447,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,040 : 625,162 = 625,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,040/625,162 = 625,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,040x = 625,162 × 625,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,040x = 390,827,526,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,827,526,244/270,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,294.94

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