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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,945 and 416,607.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,945 and 416,607.75 is: 640,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,945 : 416,607.75 = 416,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,945/416,607.75 = 416,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,945x = 416,607.75 × 416,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,945x = 173,562,017,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,562,017,360.06/270,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,580.26

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