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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,846 and 421,348.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,846 and 421,348.50 is: 655,481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,846 : 421,348.50 = 421,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,846/421,348.50 = 421,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,846x = 421,348.50 × 421,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,846x = 177,534,558,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,534,558,452.25/270,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,481.56

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