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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,408 and 297,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,408 and 297,050 is: 435,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,408 : 297,050 = 297,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,408/297,050 = 297,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,408x = 297,050 × 297,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,408x = 88,238,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,238,702,500/202,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,944.74

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