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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,102 and 625,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,102 and 625,296 is: 1,447,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,102 : 625,296 = 625,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,102/625,296 = 625,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,102x = 625,296 × 625,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,102x = 390,995,087,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,995,087,616/270,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,583.09

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