Finding the Third Proportional to 269,164 and 417,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,164 and 417,948 is: 648,974.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,164 : 417,948 = 417,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,164/417,948 = 417,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,164x = 417,948 × 417,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,164x = 174,680,530,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,680,530,704/269,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,974.35
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