Finding the Third Proportional to 200,236 and 355,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,236 and 355,956 is: 632,776.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,236 : 355,956 = 355,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,236/355,956 = 355,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,236x = 355,956 × 355,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,236x = 126,704,673,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,704,673,936/200,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,776.69
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