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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,044 and 625,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,044 and 625,163 is: 1,447,278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,044 : 625,163 = 625,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,044/625,163 = 625,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,044x = 625,163 × 625,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,044x = 390,828,776,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,828,776,569/270,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,278.13

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