Finding the Third Proportional to 268,179 and 397,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,179 and 397,634 is: 589,579.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,179 : 397,634 = 397,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,179/397,634 = 397,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,179x = 397,634 × 397,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,179x = 158,112,797,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,112,797,956/268,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,579.34
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