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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,910 and 273,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,910 and 273,602 is: 372,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,910 : 273,602 = 273,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,910/273,602 = 273,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,910x = 273,602 × 273,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,910x = 74,858,054,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,858,054,404/200,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,594.96

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