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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,415 and 420,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,415 and 420,372 is: 653,486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,415 : 420,372 = 420,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,415/420,372 = 420,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,415x = 420,372 × 420,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,415x = 176,712,618,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,712,618,384/270,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,486.75

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