Finding the Third Proportional to 200,630 and 266,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,630 and 266,331 is: 353,547.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,630 : 266,331 = 266,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,630/266,331 = 266,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,630x = 266,331 × 266,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,630x = 70,932,201,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,932,201,561/200,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,547.33
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