Finding the Third Proportional to 200,855.25 and 266,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,855.25 and 266,562 is: 353,763.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,855.25 : 266,562 = 266,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,855.25/266,562 = 266,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,855.25x = 266,562 × 266,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,855.25x = 71,055,299,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,055,299,844/200,855.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,763.72
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