Finding the Third Proportional to 269,006 and 390,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,006 and 390,836 is: 567,841.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,006 : 390,836 = 390,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,006/390,836 = 390,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,006x = 390,836 × 390,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,006x = 152,752,778,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,752,778,896/269,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,841.53
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