Finding the Third Proportional to 172,479 and 269,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,479 and 269,209 is: 420,187.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,479 : 269,209 = 269,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,479/269,209 = 269,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,479x = 269,209 × 269,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,479x = 72,473,485,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,473,485,681/172,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,187.30
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