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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,089 and 303,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,089 and 303,133.50 is: 454,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,089 : 303,133.50 = 303,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,089/303,133.50 = 303,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,089x = 303,133.50 × 303,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,089x = 91,889,918,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,889,918,822.25/202,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,700.25

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