Finding the Third Proportional to 269,052 and 404,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,052 and 404,217 is: 607,285.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,052 : 404,217 = 404,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,052/404,217 = 404,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,052x = 404,217 × 404,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,052x = 163,391,383,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,391,383,089/269,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,285.52
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