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Finding the Third Proportional to 202 and 504

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Solution

The third proportional to 202 and 504 is: 1,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 504 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/504 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 504 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 254,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,016/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.50

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