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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,954 and 421,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,954 and 421,942 is: 657,067.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,954 : 421,942 = 421,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,954/421,942 = 421,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,954x = 421,942 × 421,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,954x = 178,035,051,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,035,051,364/270,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,067.44

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