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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,961 and 268,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,961 and 268,074 is: 357,600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,961 : 268,074 = 268,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,961/268,074 = 268,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,961x = 268,074 × 268,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,961x = 71,863,669,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,863,669,476/200,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,600.08

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