Finding the Third Proportional to 201,718 and 267,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,718 and 267,584 is: 354,956.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,718 : 267,584 = 267,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,718/267,584 = 267,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,718x = 267,584 × 267,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,718x = 71,601,197,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,601,197,056/201,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,956.91
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