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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,682 and 273,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,682 and 273,339 is: 372,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,682 : 273,339 = 273,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,682/273,339 = 273,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,682x = 273,339 × 273,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,682x = 74,714,208,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,714,208,921/200,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,301.50

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