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Finding the Third Proportional to 203,964 and 293,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 203,964 and 293,769 is: 423,114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,964 : 293,769 = 293,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,964/293,769 = 293,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,964x = 293,769 × 293,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,964x = 86,300,225,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,300,225,361/203,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,114.99

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