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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,649 and 296,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,649 and 296,157 is: 432,812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,649 : 296,157 = 296,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,649/296,157 = 296,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,649x = 296,157 × 296,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,649x = 87,708,968,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,708,968,649/202,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,812.25

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