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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,419 and 420,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,419 and 420,378 is: 653,495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,419 : 420,378 = 420,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,419/420,378 = 420,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,419x = 420,378 × 420,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,419x = 176,717,662,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,717,662,884/270,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,495.73

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