Finding the Third Proportional to 200,666 and 267,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,666 and 267,646 is: 356,983.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,666 : 267,646 = 267,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,666/267,646 = 267,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,666x = 267,646 × 267,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,666x = 71,634,381,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,634,381,316/200,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,983.15
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