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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,769 and 294,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,769 and 294,450 is: 431,843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,769 : 294,450 = 294,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,769/294,450 = 294,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,769x = 294,450 × 294,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,769x = 86,700,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,700,802,500/200,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,843.57

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