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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,727 and 302,791.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,727 and 302,791.50 is: 456,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,727 : 302,791.50 = 302,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,727/302,791.50 = 302,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,727x = 302,791.50 × 302,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,727x = 91,682,692,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,682,692,472.25/200,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,753.16

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