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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,647.13 and 275,135.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,647.13 and 275,135.06 is: 377,275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,647.13 : 275,135.06 = 275,135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,647.13/275,135.06 = 275,135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,647.13x = 275,135.06 × 275,135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,647.13x = 75,699,302,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,699,302,616.88/200,647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,275.79

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