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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,973 and 410,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,973 and 410,427 is: 623,952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,973 : 410,427 = 410,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,973/410,427 = 410,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,973x = 410,427 × 410,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,973x = 168,450,322,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,450,322,329/269,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,952.48

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