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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,869 and 560,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,869 and 560,242 is: 1,158,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,869 : 560,242 = 560,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,869/560,242 = 560,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,869x = 560,242 × 560,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,869x = 313,871,098,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,871,098,564/270,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,756.07

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