Finding the Third Proportional to 200,634 and 266,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,634 and 266,337 is: 353,556.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,634 : 266,337 = 266,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,634/266,337 = 266,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,634x = 266,337 × 266,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,634x = 70,935,397,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,935,397,569/200,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,556.21
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