Finding the Third Proportional to 269,235 and 422,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,235 and 422,388 is: 662,661.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,235 : 422,388 = 422,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,235/422,388 = 422,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,235x = 422,388 × 422,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,235x = 178,411,622,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,411,622,544/269,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,661.33
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