Finding the Third Proportional to 200,526 and 267,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,526 and 267,597 is: 357,101.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,526 : 267,597 = 267,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,526/267,597 = 267,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,526x = 267,597 × 267,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,526x = 71,608,154,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,608,154,409/200,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,101.59
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