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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,480 and 264,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,480 and 264,998 is: 350,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,480 : 264,998 = 264,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,480/264,998 = 264,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,480x = 264,998 × 264,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,480x = 70,223,940,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,223,940,004/200,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,279.03

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