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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,892 and 272,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,892 and 272,837 is: 370,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,892 : 272,837 = 272,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,892/272,837 = 272,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,892x = 272,837 × 272,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,892x = 74,440,028,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,440,028,569/200,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,547.50

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