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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,190 and 625,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,190 and 625,494 is: 1,448,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,190 : 625,494 = 625,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,190/625,494 = 625,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,190x = 625,494 × 625,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,190x = 391,242,744,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,242,744,036/270,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,028.22

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