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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,371.50 and 275,187.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,371.50 and 275,187.75 is: 366,951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,371.50 : 275,187.75 = 275,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,371.50/275,187.75 = 275,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,371.50x = 275,187.75 × 275,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,371.50x = 75,728,297,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,728,297,750.06/206,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,951.34

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