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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,908 and 623,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,908 and 623,052 is: 1,432,935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,908 : 623,052 = 623,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,908/623,052 = 623,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,908x = 623,052 × 623,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,908x = 388,193,794,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,193,794,704/270,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,935.88

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