Finding the Third Proportional to 269,188 and 591,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,188 and 591,444 is: 1,299,485.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,188 : 591,444 = 591,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,188/591,444 = 591,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,188x = 591,444 × 591,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,188x = 349,806,005,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,806,005,136/269,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,299,485.88
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