Finding the Third Proportional to 200,951 and 273,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,951 and 273,663 is: 372,685.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,951 : 273,663 = 273,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,951/273,663 = 273,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,951x = 273,663 × 273,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,951x = 74,891,437,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,891,437,569/200,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,685.07
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