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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,006 and 292,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,006 and 292,112 is: 426,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,006 : 292,112 = 292,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,006/292,112 = 292,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,006x = 292,112 × 292,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,006x = 85,329,420,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329,420,544/200,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,634.30

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