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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,216 and 403,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,216 and 403,812 is: 603,458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,216 : 403,812 = 403,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,216/403,812 = 403,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,216x = 403,812 × 403,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,216x = 163,064,131,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,064,131,344/270,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,458.46

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