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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,376 and 424,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,376 and 424,430 is: 671,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,376 : 424,430 = 424,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,376/424,430 = 424,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,376x = 424,430 × 424,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,376x = 180,140,824,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,140,824,900/268,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,225.54

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