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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,401 and 280,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,401 and 280,189 is: 391,743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,401 : 280,189 = 280,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,401/280,189 = 280,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,401x = 280,189 × 280,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,401x = 78,505,875,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,505,875,721/200,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,743.93

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