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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,184 and 391,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,184 and 391,248 is: 568,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,184 : 391,248 = 391,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,184/391,248 = 391,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,184x = 391,248 × 391,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,184x = 153,074,997,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,074,997,504/269,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,663.06

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