Finding the Third Proportional to 202,048 and 303,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,048 and 303,072 is: 454,608
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,048 : 303,072 = 303,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,048/303,072 = 303,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,048x = 303,072 × 303,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,048x = 91,852,637,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,852,637,184/202,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,608
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