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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,470 and 449,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,470 and 449,133 is: 748,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,470 : 449,133 = 449,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,470/449,133 = 449,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,470x = 449,133 × 449,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,470x = 201,720,451,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,720,451,689/269,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,582.22

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