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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,038 and 273,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,038 and 273,030 is: 370,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,038 : 273,030 = 273,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,038/273,030 = 273,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,038x = 273,030 × 273,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,038x = 74,545,380,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,545,380,900/201,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,802.44

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