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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,469 and 273,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,469 and 273,778 is: 372,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,469 : 273,778 = 273,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,469/273,778 = 273,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,469x = 273,778 × 273,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,469x = 74,954,393,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,954,393,284/201,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,039.34

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