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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,268 and 269,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,268 and 269,482 is: 426,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,268 : 269,482 = 269,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,268/269,482 = 269,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,268x = 269,482 × 269,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,268x = 72,620,548,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,620,548,324/170,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,507.32

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