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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,379 and 625,909.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,379 and 625,909.75 is: 1,448,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,379 : 625,909.75 = 625,909.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,379/625,909.75 = 625,909.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,379x = 625,909.75 × 625,909.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,379x = 391,763,015,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,763,015,145.06/270,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,940.25

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