Finding the Third Proportional to 269,424 and 392,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,424 and 392,288 is: 571,181.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,424 : 392,288 = 392,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,424/392,288 = 392,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,424x = 392,288 × 392,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,424x = 153,889,874,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,889,874,944/269,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,181.02
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