Finding the Third Proportional to 269.44 and 356.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 269.44 and 356.06 is: 470.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269.44 : 356.06 = 356.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269.44/356.06 = 356.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269.44x = 356.06 × 356.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269.44x = 126,780.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,780.50/269.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470.54
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