Finding the Third Proportional to 269,328 and 409,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,328 and 409,584 is: 622,880.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,328 : 409,584 = 409,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,328/409,584 = 409,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,328x = 409,584 × 409,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,328x = 167,759,053,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,759,053,056/269,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,880.11
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