Finding the Third Proportional to 200,540 and 267,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,540 and 267,312 is: 356,316.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,540 : 267,312 = 267,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,540/267,312 = 267,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,540x = 267,312 × 267,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,540x = 71,455,705,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,455,705,344/200,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,316.47
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