Finding the Third Proportional to 200,477 and 267,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,477 and 267,546 is: 357,052.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,477 : 267,546 = 267,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,477/267,546 = 267,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,477x = 267,546 × 267,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,477x = 71,580,862,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,580,862,116/200,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,052.74
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