Finding the Third Proportional to 200,560 and 266,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,560 and 266,226 is: 353,391.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,560 : 266,226 = 266,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,560/266,226 = 266,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,560x = 266,226 × 266,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,560x = 70,876,283,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,876,283,076/200,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,391.92
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