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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,376.75 and 275,196.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,376.75 and 275,196.75 is: 366,966.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,376.75 : 275,196.75 = 275,196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,376.75/275,196.75 = 275,196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,376.75x = 275,196.75 × 275,196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,376.75x = 75,733,251,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,733,251,210.56/206,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,966.00

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