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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,720 and 398,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,720 and 398,232 is: 585,803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,720 : 398,232 = 398,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,720/398,232 = 398,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,720x = 398,232 × 398,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,720x = 158,588,725,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,588,725,824/270,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,803.51

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