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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,662.50 and 275,159.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,662.50 and 275,159.25 is: 377,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,662.50 : 275,159.25 = 275,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,662.50/275,159.25 = 275,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,662.50x = 275,159.25 × 275,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,662.50x = 75,712,612,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712,612,860.56/200,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,313.21

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