Finding the Third Proportional to 269,706 and 388,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,706 and 388,503 is: 559,626.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,706 : 388,503 = 388,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,706/388,503 = 388,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,706x = 388,503 × 388,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,706x = 150,934,581,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,934,581,009/269,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,626.34
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