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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,226 and 415,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,226 and 415,070 is: 639,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,226 : 415,070 = 415,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,226/415,070 = 415,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,226x = 415,070 × 415,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,226x = 172,283,104,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,283,104,900/269,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,920.01

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