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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,744 and 396,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,744 and 396,879 is: 581,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,744 : 396,879 = 396,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,744/396,879 = 396,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,744x = 396,879 × 396,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,744x = 157,512,940,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,512,940,641/270,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,778.14

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