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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,737 and 292,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,737 and 292,036 is: 420,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,737 : 292,036 = 292,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,737/292,036 = 292,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,737x = 292,036 × 292,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,737x = 85,285,025,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,285,025,296/202,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,668.28

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