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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,170 and 625,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,170 and 625,448 is: 1,447,922.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,170 : 625,448 = 625,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,170/625,448 = 625,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,170x = 625,448 × 625,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,170x = 391,185,200,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,185,200,704/270,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,922.42

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