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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,042 and 625,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,042 and 625,158 is: 1,447,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,042 : 625,158 = 625,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,042/625,158 = 625,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,042x = 625,158 × 625,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,042x = 390,822,524,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,822,524,964/270,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,265.70

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