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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,905 and 272,190.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,905 and 272,190.38 is: 365,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,905 : 272,190.38 = 272,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,905/272,190.38 = 272,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,905x = 272,190.38 × 272,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,905x = 74,087,600,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,087,600,242.64/202,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,134.42

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