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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,771 and 295,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,771 and 295,605 is: 435,233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,771 : 295,605 = 295,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,771/295,605 = 295,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,771x = 295,605 × 295,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,771x = 87,382,316,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,382,316,025/200,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,233.75

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