Finding the Third Proportional to 269,529 and 571,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,529 and 571,917 is: 1,213,557.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,529 : 571,917 = 571,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,529/571,917 = 571,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,529x = 571,917 × 571,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,529x = 327,089,054,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,089,054,889/269,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,213,557.93
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