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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,840 and 275,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,840 and 275,392 is: 377,617.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,840 : 275,392 = 275,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,840/275,392 = 275,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,840x = 275,392 × 275,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,840x = 75,840,753,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,840,753,664/200,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,617.77

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