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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,520 and 449,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,520 and 449,160 is: 748,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,520 : 449,160 = 449,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,520/449,160 = 449,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,520x = 449,160 × 449,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,520x = 201,744,705,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,744,705,600/269,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,533.34

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