Finding the Third Proportional to 202,032 and 303,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,032 and 303,048 is: 454,572
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,032 : 303,048 = 303,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,032/303,048 = 303,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,032x = 303,048 × 303,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,032x = 91,838,090,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,838,090,304/202,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,572
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