Finding the Third Proportional to 200,490.19 and 272,365.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,490.19 and 272,365.03 is: 370,006.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,490.19 : 272,365.03 = 272,365.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,490.19/272,365.03 = 272,365.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,490.19x = 272,365.03 × 272,365.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,490.19x = 74,182,710,247.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,182,710,247.81/200,490.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,006.69
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