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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,252 and 269,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,252 and 269,456 is: 426,465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,252 : 269,456 = 269,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,252/269,456 = 269,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,252x = 269,456 × 269,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,252x = 72,606,535,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,606,535,936/170,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,465.10

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