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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,730 and 295,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,730 and 295,547 is: 435,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,730 : 295,547 = 295,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,730/295,547 = 295,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,730x = 295,547 × 295,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,730x = 87,348,029,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,348,029,209/200,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,151.84

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