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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,903 and 272,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,903 and 272,851 is: 370,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,903 : 272,851 = 272,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,903/272,851 = 272,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,903x = 272,851 × 272,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,903x = 74,447,668,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,447,668,201/200,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,565.24

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