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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,769 and 449,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,769 and 449,166 is: 742,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,769 : 449,166 = 449,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,769/449,166 = 449,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,769x = 449,166 × 449,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,769x = 201,750,095,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,750,095,556/271,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,358.75

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