Finding the Third Proportional to 269,506 and 404,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,506 and 404,225 is: 606,286.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,506 : 404,225 = 404,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,506/404,225 = 404,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,506x = 404,225 × 404,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,506x = 163,397,850,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,397,850,625/269,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,286.50
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