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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,168 and 625,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,168 and 625,443 is: 1,447,909.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,168 : 625,443 = 625,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,168/625,443 = 625,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,168x = 625,443 × 625,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,168x = 391,178,946,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,178,946,249/270,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,909.99

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