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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,114 and 625,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,114 and 625,349 is: 1,447,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,114 : 625,349 = 625,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,114/625,349 = 625,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,114x = 625,349 × 625,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,114x = 391,061,371,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,061,371,801/270,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,764.17

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