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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,717 and 275,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,717 and 275,235 is: 377,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,717 : 275,235 = 275,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,717/275,235 = 275,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,717x = 275,235 × 275,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,717x = 75,754,305,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,754,305,225/200,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,418.48

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