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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,860 and 275,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,860 and 275,423 is: 377,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,860 : 275,423 = 275,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,860/275,423 = 275,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,860x = 275,423 × 275,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,860x = 75,857,828,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,857,828,929/200,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,665.18

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