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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,369 and 292,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,369 and 292,366 is: 422,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,369 : 292,366 = 292,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,369/292,366 = 292,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,369x = 292,366 × 292,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,369x = 85,477,877,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,477,877,956/202,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,386.22

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