Finding the Third Proportional to 201,232 and 302,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,232 and 302,352 is: 454,285.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,232 : 302,352 = 302,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,232/302,352 = 302,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,232x = 302,352 × 302,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,232x = 91,416,731,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,416,731,904/201,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,285.26
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