Finding the Third Proportional to 200,966 and 276,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,966 and 276,843 is: 381,368.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,966 : 276,843 = 276,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,966/276,843 = 276,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,966x = 276,843 × 276,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,966x = 76,642,046,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,642,046,649/200,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,368.22
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