Finding the Third Proportional to 269,026 and 433,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,026 and 433,473 is: 698,441.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,026 : 433,473 = 433,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,026/433,473 = 433,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,026x = 433,473 × 433,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,026x = 187,898,841,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,898,841,729/269,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,441.20
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