Finding the Third Proportional to 269,114 and 365,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,114 and 365,642 is: 496,793.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,114 : 365,642 = 365,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,114/365,642 = 365,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,114x = 365,642 × 365,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,114x = 133,694,072,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,694,072,164/269,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,793.45
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