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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,003 and 292,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,003 and 292,107 is: 426,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,003 : 292,107 = 292,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,003/292,107 = 292,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,003x = 292,107 × 292,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,003x = 85,326,499,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,326,499,449/200,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,626.10

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