Finding the Third Proportional to 269,972 and 419,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,972 and 419,107 is: 650,625.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,972 : 419,107 = 419,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,972/419,107 = 419,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,972x = 419,107 × 419,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,972x = 175,650,677,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,650,677,449/269,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,625.54
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