Finding the Third Proportional to 268,713 and 419,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,713 and 419,409 is: 654,616.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,713 : 419,409 = 419,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,713/419,409 = 419,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,713x = 419,409 × 419,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,713x = 175,903,909,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,903,909,281/268,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,616.30
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