Finding the Third Proportional to 200,410 and 267,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,410 and 267,691 is: 357,559.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,410 : 267,691 = 267,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,410/267,691 = 267,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,410x = 267,691 × 267,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,410x = 71,658,471,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,658,471,481/200,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,559.36
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