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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,474 and 421,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,474 and 421,020 is: 655,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,474 : 421,020 = 421,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,474/421,020 = 421,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,474x = 421,020 × 421,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,474x = 177,257,840,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,257,840,400/270,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,360.00

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