Finding the Third Proportional to 269,474 and 449,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,474 and 449,097 is: 748,451.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,474 : 449,097 = 449,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,474/449,097 = 449,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,474x = 449,097 × 449,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,474x = 201,688,115,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,688,115,409/269,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,451.11
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