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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,466 and 449,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,466 and 449,127 is: 748,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,466 : 449,127 = 449,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,466/449,127 = 449,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,466x = 449,127 × 449,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,466x = 201,715,062,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,715,062,129/269,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,573.33

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