Finding the Third Proportional to 201,816 and 302,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,816 and 302,724 is: 454,086
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,816 : 302,724 = 302,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,816/302,724 = 302,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,816x = 302,724 × 302,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,816x = 91,641,820,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,641,820,176/201,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,086
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