Finding the Third Proportional to 269,228 and 416,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,228 and 416,822 is: 645,328.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,228 : 416,822 = 416,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,228/416,822 = 416,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,228x = 416,822 × 416,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,228x = 173,740,579,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,740,579,684/269,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,328.79
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