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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,714 and 275,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,714 and 275,223 is: 377,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,714 : 275,223 = 275,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,714/275,223 = 275,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,714x = 275,223 × 275,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,714x = 75,747,699,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,747,699,729/200,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,391.21

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