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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,248 and 422,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,248 and 422,407 is: 662,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248 : 422,407 = 422,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248/422,407 = 422,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248x = 422,407 × 422,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248x = 178,427,673,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,427,673,649/269,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,688.95

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