Finding the Third Proportional to 200,784 and 267,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,784 and 267,676 is: 356,853.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,784 : 267,676 = 267,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,784/267,676 = 267,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,784x = 267,676 × 267,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,784x = 71,650,440,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,650,440,976/200,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,853.34
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