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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,367 and 292,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,367 and 292,363 is: 422,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,367 : 292,363 = 292,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,367/292,363 = 292,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,367x = 292,363 × 292,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,367x = 85,476,123,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,476,123,769/202,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,381.73

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