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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,080 and 305,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,080 and 305,202 is: 465,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,080 : 305,202 = 305,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,080/305,202 = 305,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,080x = 305,202 × 305,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,080x = 93,148,260,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,148,260,804/200,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,555.08

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