Finding the Third Proportional to 200,840 and 275,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,840 and 275,392 is: 377,617.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,840 : 275,392 = 275,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,840/275,392 = 275,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,840x = 275,392 × 275,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,840x = 75,840,753,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,840,753,664/200,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,617.77
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