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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,254 and 422,415

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,254 and 422,415 is: 662,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,254 : 422,415 = 422,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,254/422,415 = 422,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,254x = 422,415 × 422,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,254x = 178,434,432,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,434,432,225/269,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,699.28

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