Finding the Third Proportional to 201,694 and 267,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,694 and 267,549 is: 354,906.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,694 : 267,549 = 267,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,694/267,549 = 267,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,694x = 267,549 × 267,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,694x = 71,582,467,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,582,467,401/201,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,906.28
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