Finding the Third Proportional to 269,446 and 374,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,446 and 374,642 is: 520,908.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,446 : 374,642 = 374,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,446/374,642 = 374,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,446x = 374,642 × 374,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,446x = 140,356,628,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,356,628,164/269,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,908.19
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