Finding the Third Proportional to 269,416 and 418,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,416 and 418,344 is: 649,596.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,416 : 418,344 = 418,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,416/418,344 = 418,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,416x = 418,344 × 418,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,416x = 175,011,702,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,011,702,336/269,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,596.54
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