Finding the Third Proportional to 269,442 and 374,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,442 and 374,636 is: 520,899.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,442 : 374,636 = 374,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,442/374,636 = 374,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,442x = 374,636 × 374,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,442x = 140,352,132,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,352,132,496/269,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,899.24
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