Finding the Third Proportional to 269,469 and 588,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,469 and 588,529 is: 1,285,366.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,469 : 588,529 = 588,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,469/588,529 = 588,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,469x = 588,529 × 588,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,469x = 346,366,383,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,366,383,841/269,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,366.35
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