Finding the Third Proportional to 202,292.81 and 303,958.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,292.81 and 303,958.13 is: 456,716.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,292.81 : 303,958.13 = 303,958.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,292.81/303,958.13 = 303,958.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,292.81x = 303,958.13 × 303,958.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,292.81x = 92,390,541,753.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,390,541,753.52/202,292.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,716.88
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