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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,465 and 297,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,465 and 297,030 is: 415,253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,465 : 297,030 = 297,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,465/297,030 = 297,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,465x = 297,030 × 297,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,465x = 88,226,820,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,226,820,900/212,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,253.43

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