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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,666 and 293,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,666 and 293,800 is: 430,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,666 : 293,800 = 293,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,666/293,800 = 293,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,666x = 293,800 × 293,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,666x = 86,318,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,318,440,000/200,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,159.77

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