Finding the Third Proportional to 269,516 and 449,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,516 and 449,154 is: 748,524.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,516 : 449,154 = 449,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,516/449,154 = 449,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,516x = 449,154 × 449,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,516x = 201,739,315,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,739,315,716/269,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,524.45
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