Finding the Third Proportional to 269,958 and 419,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,958 and 419,088 is: 650,600.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,958 : 419,088 = 419,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,958/419,088 = 419,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,958x = 419,088 × 419,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,958x = 175,634,751,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,634,751,744/269,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,600.29
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