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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,366 and 292,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,366 and 292,360 is: 422,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,366 : 292,360 = 292,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,366/292,360 = 292,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,366x = 292,360 × 292,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,366x = 85,474,369,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,474,369,600/202,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,375.15

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