Finding the Third Proportional to 200,766 and 267,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,766 and 267,655 is: 356,829.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,766 : 267,655 = 267,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,766/267,655 = 267,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,766x = 267,655 × 267,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,766x = 71,639,199,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,639,199,025/200,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,829.34
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