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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,672 and 268,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,672 and 268,624 is: 425,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,672 : 268,624 = 268,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,672/268,624 = 268,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,672x = 268,624 × 268,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,672x = 72,158,853,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,158,853,376/169,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,284.39

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