Finding the Third Proportional to 269,868 and 396,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,868 and 396,052 is: 581,236.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,868 : 396,052 = 396,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,868/396,052 = 396,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,868x = 396,052 × 396,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,868x = 156,857,186,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,857,186,704/269,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,236.70
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