Finding the Third Proportional to 201,238 and 302,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,238 and 302,361 is: 454,298.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,238 : 302,361 = 302,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,238/302,361 = 302,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,238x = 302,361 × 302,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,238x = 91,422,174,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,422,174,321/201,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,298.76
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