Finding the Third Proportional to 200,869 and 266,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,869 and 266,574 is: 353,771.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,869 : 266,574 = 266,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,869/266,574 = 266,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,869x = 266,574 × 266,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,869x = 71,061,697,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,061,697,476/200,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,771.35
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