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Finding the Third Proportional to 269 and 659

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Solution

The third proportional to 269 and 659 is: 1,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 659 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/659 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 659 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 434,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,281/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.43

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