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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,769 and 275,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,769 and 275,295 is: 377,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,769 : 275,295 = 275,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,769/275,295 = 275,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,769x = 275,295 × 275,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,769x = 75,787,337,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,787,337,025/200,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,485.25

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