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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,112 and 625,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,112 and 625,344 is: 1,447,751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,112 : 625,344 = 625,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,112/625,344 = 625,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,112x = 625,344 × 625,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,112x = 391,055,118,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,055,118,336/270,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,751.74

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