Finding the Third Proportional to 202,080 and 301,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,080 and 301,872 is: 450,943.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,080 : 301,872 = 301,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,080/301,872 = 301,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,080x = 301,872 × 301,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,080x = 91,126,704,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,126,704,384/202,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,943.71
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