Finding the Third Proportional to 201,908 and 303,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,908 and 303,350 is: 455,758.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,908 : 303,350 = 303,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,908/303,350 = 303,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,908x = 303,350 × 303,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,908x = 92,021,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,021,222,500/201,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,758.18
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