Finding the Third Proportional to 201,174 and 302,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,174 and 302,265 is: 454,154.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,174 : 302,265 = 302,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,174/302,265 = 302,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,174x = 302,265 × 302,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,174x = 91,364,130,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,364,130,225/201,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,154.76
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