Finding the Third Proportional to 201,808 and 302,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,808 and 302,712 is: 454,068
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,808 : 302,712 = 302,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,808/302,712 = 302,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,808x = 302,712 × 302,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,808x = 91,634,554,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,634,554,944/201,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,068
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