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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,728 and 292,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,728 and 292,023 is: 420,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,728 : 292,023 = 292,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,728/292,023 = 292,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,728x = 292,023 × 292,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,728x = 85,277,432,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,277,432,529/202,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,649.50

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