Finding the Third Proportional to 200 and 372
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Solution
The third proportional to 200 and 372 is: 691.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200 : 372 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200/372 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200x = 372 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200x = 138,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,384/200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691.92
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