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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,056 and 302,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,056 and 302,226 is: 456,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,056 : 302,226 = 302,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,056/302,226 = 302,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,056x = 302,226 × 302,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,056x = 91,340,555,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,340,555,076/200,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,574.93

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