Finding the Third Proportional to 269,532 and 417,283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,532 and 417,283.50 is: 646,029.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,532 : 417,283.50 = 417,283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,532/417,283.50 = 417,283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,532x = 417,283.50 × 417,283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,532x = 174,125,519,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,125,519,372.25/269,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,029.11
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