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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,469 and 422,716.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,469 and 422,716.50 is: 663,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,469 : 422,716.50 = 422,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,469/422,716.50 = 422,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,469x = 422,716.50 × 422,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,469x = 178,689,239,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,689,239,372.25/269,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,116.13

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