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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,386 and 625,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,386 and 625,924 is: 1,448,968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,386 : 625,924 = 625,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,386/625,924 = 625,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,386x = 625,924 × 625,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,386x = 391,780,853,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,780,853,776/270,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,968.71

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