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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,900 and 405,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,900 and 405,369 is: 606,585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,900 : 405,369 = 405,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,900/405,369 = 405,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,900x = 405,369 × 405,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,900x = 164,324,026,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,324,026,161/270,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,585.55

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