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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,726 and 275,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,726 and 275,241 is: 377,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,726 : 275,241 = 275,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,726/275,241 = 275,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,726x = 275,241 × 275,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,726x = 75,757,608,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,757,608,081/200,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,418.01

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