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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,936 and 273,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,936 and 273,640 is: 372,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,936 : 273,640 = 273,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,936/273,640 = 273,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,936x = 273,640 × 273,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,936x = 74,878,849,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,878,849,600/200,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,650.24

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