Finding the Third Proportional to 202 and 404
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Solution
The third proportional to 202 and 404 is: 808
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202 : 404 = 404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202/404 = 404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202x = 404 × 404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202x = 163,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,216/202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808
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