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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,405 and 297,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,405 and 297,045 is: 435,936.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,405 : 297,045 = 297,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,405/297,045 = 297,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,405x = 297,045 × 297,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,405x = 88,235,732,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,235,732,025/202,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,936.52

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