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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,483 and 421,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,483 and 421,034 is: 655,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,483 : 421,034 = 421,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,483/421,034 = 421,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,483x = 421,034 × 421,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,483x = 177,269,629,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,269,629,156/270,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,381.78

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