Finding the Third Proportional to 200,764 and 267,652.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,764 and 267,652.50 is: 356,826.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,764 : 267,652.50 = 267,652.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,764/267,652.50 = 267,652.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,764x = 267,652.50 × 267,652.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,764x = 71,637,860,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,637,860,756.25/200,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,826.23
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