Finding the Third Proportional to 269,086 and 365,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,086 and 365,604 is: 496,741.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,086 : 365,604 = 365,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,086/365,604 = 365,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,086x = 365,604 × 365,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,086x = 133,666,284,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,666,284,816/269,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,741.88
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