Finding the Third Proportional to 269,115 and 365,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,115 and 365,643 is: 496,794.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,115 : 365,643 = 365,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,115/365,643 = 365,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,115x = 365,643 × 365,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,115x = 133,694,803,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,694,803,449/269,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,794.32
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