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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,664 and 243,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,664 and 243,735 is: 296,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,664 : 243,735 = 243,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,664/243,735 = 243,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,664x = 243,735 × 243,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,664x = 59,406,750,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,406,750,225/200,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,050.86

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