Finding the Third Proportional to 201,240 and 302,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,240 and 302,364 is: 454,303.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,240 : 302,364 = 302,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,240/302,364 = 302,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,240x = 302,364 × 302,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,240x = 91,423,988,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,423,988,496/201,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,303.26
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