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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,332 and 291,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,332 and 291,466 is: 419,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,332 : 291,466 = 291,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,332/291,466 = 291,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,332x = 291,466 × 291,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,332x = 84,952,429,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,952,429,156/202,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,866.50

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