Finding the Third Proportional to 200,628 and 266,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,628 and 266,328 is: 353,542.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,628 : 266,328 = 266,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,628/266,328 = 266,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,628x = 266,328 × 266,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,628x = 70,930,603,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,930,603,584/200,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,542.89
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