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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,951 and 273,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,951 and 273,663 is: 372,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,951 : 273,663 = 273,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,951/273,663 = 273,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,951x = 273,663 × 273,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,951x = 74,891,437,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891,437,569/200,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,685.07

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