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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.88 and 302.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.88 and 302.13 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 302.13 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/302.13 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 302.13 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 91,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,279.52/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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