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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,041 and 303,061.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,041 and 303,061.50 is: 454,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,041 : 303,061.50 = 303,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,041/303,061.50 = 303,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,041x = 303,061.50 × 303,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,041x = 91,846,272,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,846,272,782.25/202,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,592.25

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