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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,404 and 297,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,404 and 297,044 is: 435,935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,404 : 297,044 = 297,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,404/297,044 = 297,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,404x = 297,044 × 297,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,404x = 88,235,137,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,235,137,936/202,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,935.74

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