Finding the Third Proportional to 269,079 and 416,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,079 and 416,616 is: 645,048.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,079 : 416,616 = 416,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,079/416,616 = 416,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,079x = 416,616 × 416,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,079x = 173,568,891,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,568,891,456/269,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,048.08
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