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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,679.75 and 275,184.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,679.75 and 275,184.75 is: 377,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,679.75 : 275,184.75 = 275,184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,679.75/275,184.75 = 275,184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,679.75x = 275,184.75 × 275,184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,679.75x = 75,726,646,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,726,646,632.56/200,679.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,350.71

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