Finding the Third Proportional to 269,028 and 433,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,028 and 433,476 is: 698,445.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,028 : 433,476 = 433,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,028/433,476 = 433,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,028x = 433,476 × 433,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,028x = 187,901,442,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,901,442,576/269,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,445.67
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