Finding the Third Proportional to 269,378 and 392,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,378 and 392,220 is: 571,080.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,378 : 392,220 = 392,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,378/392,220 = 392,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,378x = 392,220 × 392,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,378x = 153,836,528,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,836,528,400/269,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,080.52
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