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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,100 and 625,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,100 and 625,291 is: 1,447,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,100 : 625,291 = 625,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,100/625,291 = 625,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,100x = 625,291 × 625,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,100x = 390,988,834,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,988,834,681/270,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,570.66

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