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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,214 and 301,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,214 and 301,375 is: 449,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,214 : 301,375 = 301,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,214/301,375 = 301,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,214x = 301,375 × 301,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,214x = 90,826,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,826,890,625/202,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,162.23

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