Finding the Third Proportional to 269,322 and 409,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,322 and 409,826 is: 623,630.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,322 : 409,826 = 409,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,322/409,826 = 409,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,322x = 409,826 × 409,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,322x = 167,957,350,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,957,350,276/269,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,630.27
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