Finding the Third Proportional to 268,980 and 376,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,980 and 376,969 is: 528,312.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,980 : 376,969 = 376,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,980/376,969 = 376,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,980x = 376,969 × 376,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,980x = 142,105,626,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,105,626,961/268,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,312.99
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