Finding the Third Proportional to 200,676 and 273,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,676 and 273,330 is: 372,288.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,676 : 273,330 = 273,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,676/273,330 = 273,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,676x = 273,330 × 273,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,676x = 74,709,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,709,288,900/200,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,288.11
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