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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,230 and 272,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,230 and 272,320 is: 368,524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,230 : 272,320 = 272,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,230/272,320 = 272,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,230x = 272,320 × 272,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,230x = 74,158,182,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,158,182,400/201,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,524.49

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