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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,186 and 625,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,186 and 625,488 is: 1,448,021.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,186 : 625,488 = 625,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,186/625,488 = 625,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,186x = 625,488 × 625,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,186x = 391,235,238,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,235,238,144/270,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,021.87

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