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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,388 and 625,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,388 and 625,929 is: 1,448,981.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,388 : 625,929 = 625,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,388/625,929 = 625,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,388x = 625,929 × 625,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,388x = 391,787,113,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,787,113,041/270,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,981.14

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