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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,923.50 and 275,505

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,923.50 and 275,505 is: 377,770.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,923.50 : 275,505 = 275,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,923.50/275,505 = 275,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,923.50x = 275,505 × 275,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,923.50x = 75,903,005,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,903,005,025/200,923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,770.67

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