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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,270 and 414,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,270 and 414,566 is: 635,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,270 : 414,566 = 414,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,270/414,566 = 414,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,270x = 414,566 × 414,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,270x = 171,864,968,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,864,968,356/270,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,901.02

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