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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,087 and 625,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,087 and 625,281 is: 1,447,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,087 : 625,281 = 625,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,087/625,281 = 625,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,087x = 625,281 × 625,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,087x = 390,976,328,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,976,328,961/270,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,594.03

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