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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,222 and 269,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,222 and 269,414 is: 426,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,222 : 269,414 = 269,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,222/269,414 = 269,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,222x = 269,414 × 269,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,222x = 72,583,903,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583,903,396/170,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,407.30

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