Finding the Third Proportional to 269,844 and 389,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,844 and 389,844 is: 563,208.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,844 : 389,844 = 389,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,844/389,844 = 389,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,844x = 389,844 × 389,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,844x = 151,978,344,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,978,344,336/269,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,208.17
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