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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,212 and 625,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,212 and 625,553 is: 1,448,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,212 : 625,553 = 625,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,212/625,553 = 625,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,212x = 625,553 × 625,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,212x = 391,316,555,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,316,555,809/270,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,183.48

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