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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,674 and 268,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,674 and 268,627 is: 425,288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,674 : 268,627 = 268,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,674/268,627 = 268,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,674x = 268,627 × 268,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,674x = 72,160,465,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160,465,129/169,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,288.88

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