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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,837 and 421,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,837 and 421,335 is: 655,461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,837 : 421,335 = 421,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,837/421,335 = 421,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,837x = 421,335 × 421,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,837x = 177,523,182,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,523,182,225/270,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,461.34

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