Finding the Third Proportional to 269,948 and 419,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,948 and 419,070 is: 650,568.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,948 : 419,070 = 419,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,948/419,070 = 419,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,948x = 419,070 × 419,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,948x = 175,619,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,619,664,900/269,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,568.50
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