Finding the Third Proportional to 269,163 and 582,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,163 and 582,912 is: 1,262,381.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,163 : 582,912 = 582,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,163/582,912 = 582,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,163x = 582,912 × 582,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,163x = 339,786,399,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,786,399,744/269,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,381.53
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