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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,394 and 297,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,394 and 297,030 is: 435,916.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,394 : 297,030 = 297,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,394/297,030 = 297,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,394x = 297,030 × 297,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,394x = 88,226,820,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,226,820,900/202,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,916.19

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