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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,403 and 297,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,403 and 297,042 is: 435,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,403 : 297,042 = 297,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,403/297,042 = 297,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,403x = 297,042 × 297,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,403x = 88,233,949,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,233,949,764/202,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,932.03

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