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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,886 and 294,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,886 and 294,768 is: 432,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,886 : 294,768 = 294,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,886/294,768 = 294,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,886x = 294,768 × 294,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,886x = 86,888,173,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,888,173,824/200,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,524.78

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