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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,224 and 272,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,224 and 272,311 is: 368,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,224 : 272,311 = 272,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,224/272,311 = 272,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,224x = 272,311 × 272,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,224x = 74,153,280,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,153,280,721/201,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,511.12

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