Finding the Third Proportional to 269,926 and 403,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,926 and 403,403 is: 602,883.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,926 : 403,403 = 403,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,926/403,403 = 403,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,926x = 403,403 × 403,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,926x = 162,733,980,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,733,980,409/269,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,883.68
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