Finding the Third Proportional to 200.25 and 267
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Solution
The third proportional to 200.25 and 267 is: 356
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200.25 : 267 = 267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200.25/267 = 267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200.25x = 267 × 267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200.25x = 71,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,289/200.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356
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