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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,316 and 291,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,316 and 291,444 is: 419,836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,316 : 291,444 = 291,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,316/291,444 = 291,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,316x = 291,444 × 291,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,316x = 84,939,605,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,939,605,136/202,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,836.32

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