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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,683.13 and 275,193.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,683.13 and 275,193.28 is: 377,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,683.13 : 275,193.28 = 275,193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,683.13/275,193.28 = 275,193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,683.13x = 275,193.28 × 275,193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,683.13x = 75,731,342,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,731,342,045.14/200,683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,367.76

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