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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,034 and 303,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,034 and 303,051 is: 454,576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,034 : 303,051 = 303,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,034/303,051 = 303,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,034x = 303,051 × 303,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,034x = 91,839,908,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,839,908,601/202,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,576.50

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