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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,949 and 273,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,949 and 273,660 is: 372,680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,949 : 273,660 = 273,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,949/273,660 = 273,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,949x = 273,660 × 273,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,949x = 74,889,795,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,889,795,600/200,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,680.61

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