Finding the Third Proportional to 202,248 and 305,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,248 and 305,910 is: 462,703.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,248 : 305,910 = 305,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,248/305,910 = 305,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,248x = 305,910 × 305,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,248x = 93,580,928,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,580,928,100/202,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,703.85
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