Finding the Third Proportional to 202 and 366
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Solution
The third proportional to 202 and 366 is: 663.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202 : 366 = 366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202/366 = 366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202x = 366 × 366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202x = 133,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,956/202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663.15
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