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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,248 and 422,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,248 and 422,406 is: 662,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248 : 422,406 = 422,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248/422,406 = 422,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248x = 422,406 × 422,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248x = 178,426,828,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,426,828,836/269,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,685.81

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