Finding the Third Proportional to 269,970 and 419,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,970 and 419,104 is: 650,621.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,970 : 419,104 = 419,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,970/419,104 = 419,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,970x = 419,104 × 419,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,970x = 175,648,162,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,648,162,816/269,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,621.04
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