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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,710.50 and 275,219.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,710.50 and 275,219.25 is: 377,387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,710.50 : 275,219.25 = 275,219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,710.50/275,219.25 = 275,219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,710.50x = 275,219.25 × 275,219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,710.50x = 75,745,635,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,745,635,570.56/200,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,387.51

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