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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,711 and 295,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,711 and 295,521 is: 435,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,711 : 295,521 = 295,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,711/295,521 = 295,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,711x = 295,521 × 295,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,711x = 87,332,661,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,332,661,441/200,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,116.47

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