Finding the Third Proportional to 269,199 and 582,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,199 and 582,984 is: 1,262,524.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,199 : 582,984 = 582,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,199/582,984 = 582,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,199x = 582,984 × 582,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,199x = 339,870,344,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,870,344,256/269,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,524.54
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