Finding the Third Proportional to 269,672 and 599,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,672 and 599,203 is: 1,331,410.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,672 : 599,203 = 599,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,672/599,203 = 599,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,672x = 599,203 × 599,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,672x = 359,044,235,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,044,235,209/269,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,331,410.88
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