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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,374 and 420,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,374 and 420,843 is: 655,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,374 : 420,843 = 420,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,374/420,843 = 420,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,374x = 420,843 × 420,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,374x = 177,108,830,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,108,830,649/270,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,051.26

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