Finding the Third Proportional to 269,843 and 389,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,843 and 389,842 is: 563,204.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,843 : 389,842 = 389,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,843/389,842 = 389,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,843x = 389,842 × 389,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,843x = 151,976,784,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,976,784,964/269,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,204.47
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