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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,970 and 419,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,970 and 419,104 is: 650,621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,970 : 419,104 = 419,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,970/419,104 = 419,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,970x = 419,104 × 419,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,970x = 175,648,162,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,648,162,816/269,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,621.04

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