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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,215 and 422,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,215 and 422,377 is: 662,676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,215 : 422,377 = 422,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,215/422,377 = 422,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,215x = 422,377 × 422,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,215x = 178,402,330,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,402,330,129/269,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,676.04

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