Finding the Third Proportional to 201,904 and 303,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,904 and 303,344 is: 455,749.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,904 : 303,344 = 303,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,904/303,344 = 303,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,904x = 303,344 × 303,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,904x = 92,017,582,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,017,582,336/201,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,749.18
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