Finding the Third Proportional to 269,304 and 409,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,304 and 409,552 is: 622,838.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,304 : 409,552 = 409,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,304/409,552 = 409,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,304x = 409,552 × 409,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,304x = 167,732,840,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,732,840,704/269,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,838.28
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