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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,467 and 297,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,467 and 297,033 is: 415,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,467 : 297,033 = 297,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,467/297,033 = 297,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,467x = 297,033 × 297,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,467x = 88,228,603,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,228,603,089/212,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,257.91

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