Finding the Third Proportional to 269,784 and 295,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,784 and 295,704 is: 324,114.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,784 : 295,704 = 295,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,784/295,704 = 295,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,784x = 295,704 × 295,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,784x = 87,440,855,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,440,855,616/269,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,114.31
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