Finding the Third Proportional to 269,248 and 416,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,248 and 416,856 is: 645,386.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,248 : 416,856 = 416,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,248/416,856 = 416,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,248x = 416,856 × 416,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,248x = 173,768,924,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,768,924,736/269,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,386.13
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