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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,244 and 422,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,244 and 422,401 is: 662,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,244 : 422,401 = 422,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,244/422,401 = 422,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,244x = 422,401 × 422,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,244x = 178,422,604,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,422,604,801/269,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,679.97

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