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Finding the Third Proportional to 201,832 and 274,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 201,832 and 274,225 is: 372,583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,832 : 274,225 = 274,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,832/274,225 = 274,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,832x = 274,225 × 274,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,832x = 75,199,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,199,350,625/201,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,583.88

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