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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 269

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 269 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 269 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/269 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 269 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 72,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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