Finding the Third Proportional to 202,040 and 303,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,040 and 303,060 is: 454,590
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,040 : 303,060 = 303,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,040/303,060 = 303,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,040x = 303,060 × 303,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,040x = 91,845,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,845,363,600/202,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,590
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