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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,973 and 419,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,973 and 419,112 is: 650,638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,973 : 419,112 = 419,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,973/419,112 = 419,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,973x = 419,112 × 419,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,973x = 175,654,868,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,654,868,544/269,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,638.65

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