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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,223 and 305,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,223 and 305,845 is: 462,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,223 : 305,845 = 305,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,223/305,845 = 305,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,223x = 305,845 × 305,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,223x = 93,541,164,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,541,164,025/202,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,564.42

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