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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,272 and 269,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,272 and 269,488 is: 426,516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,272 : 269,488 = 269,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,272/269,488 = 269,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,272x = 269,488 × 269,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,272x = 72,623,782,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,623,782,144/170,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,516.29

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