Finding the Third Proportional to 269,424 and 418,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,424 and 418,356 is: 649,614.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,424 : 418,356 = 418,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,424/418,356 = 418,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,424x = 418,356 × 418,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,424x = 175,021,742,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,021,742,736/269,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,614.52
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