Finding the Third Proportional to 269,208 and 403,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,208 and 403,812 is: 605,718
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,208 : 403,812 = 403,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,208/403,812 = 403,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,208x = 403,812 × 403,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,208x = 163,064,131,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,064,131,344/269,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,718
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