Finding the Third Proportional to 200,822 and 267,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,822 and 267,734 is: 356,940.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,822 : 267,734 = 267,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,822/267,734 = 267,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,822x = 267,734 × 267,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,822x = 71,681,494,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,681,494,756/200,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,940.45
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