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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,554 and 420,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,554 and 420,567 is: 653,757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,554 : 420,567 = 420,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,554/420,567 = 420,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,554x = 420,567 × 420,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,554x = 176,876,601,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,876,601,489/270,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,757.11

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