Finding the Third Proportional to 269,422 and 418,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,422 and 418,353 is: 649,610.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,422 : 418,353 = 418,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,422/418,353 = 418,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,422x = 418,353 × 418,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,422x = 175,019,232,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,019,232,609/269,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,610.03
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