Finding the Third Proportional to 269,988 and 402,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,988 and 402,795 is: 600,929.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,988 : 402,795 = 402,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,988/402,795 = 402,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,988x = 402,795 × 402,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,988x = 162,243,812,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,243,812,025/269,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,929.72
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