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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,413 and 297,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,413 and 297,054 is: 435,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,413 : 297,054 = 297,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,413/297,054 = 297,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,413x = 297,054 × 297,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,413x = 88,241,078,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,241,078,916/202,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,945.71

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