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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,252 and 625,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,252 and 625,561 is: 1,448,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,252 : 625,561 = 625,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,252/625,561 = 625,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,252x = 625,561 × 625,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,252x = 391,326,564,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,326,564,721/270,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,006.17

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