Finding the Third Proportional to 269,000 and 390,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,000 and 390,828 is: 567,830.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,000 : 390,828 = 390,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,000/390,828 = 390,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,000x = 390,828 × 390,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,000x = 152,746,525,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,746,525,584/269,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,830.95
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