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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,773.38 and 293,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,773.38 and 293,706 is: 425,416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,773.38 : 293,706 = 293,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,773.38/293,706 = 293,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,773.38x = 293,706 × 293,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,773.38x = 86,263,214,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,263,214,436/202,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,416.87

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