Finding the Third Proportional to 200,659 and 267,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,659 and 267,637 is: 356,971.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,659 : 267,637 = 267,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,659/267,637 = 267,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,659x = 267,637 × 267,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,659x = 71,629,563,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,629,563,769/200,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,971.60
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