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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,670.75 and 273,327.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,670.75 and 273,327.75 is: 372,291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,670.75 : 273,327.75 = 273,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,670.75/273,327.75 = 273,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,670.75x = 273,327.75 × 273,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,670.75x = 74,708,058,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,708,058,920.06/200,670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,291.72

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