Finding the Third Proportional to 269,000 and 376,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,000 and 376,996 is: 528,349.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,000 : 376,996 = 376,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,000/376,996 = 376,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,000x = 376,996 × 376,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,000x = 142,125,984,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,125,984,016/269,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,349.38
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