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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,208 and 269,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,208 and 269,392 is: 426,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,208 : 269,392 = 269,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,208/269,392 = 269,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,208x = 269,392 × 269,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,208x = 72,572,049,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572,049,664/170,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,372.73

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