Finding the Third Proportional to 269,520 and 449,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,520 and 449,160 is: 748,533.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,520 : 449,160 = 449,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,520/449,160 = 449,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,520x = 449,160 × 449,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,520x = 201,744,705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,744,705,600/269,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,533.34
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