Finding the Third Proportional to 202,304 and 449,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,304 and 449,536 is: 998,905.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,304 : 449,536 = 449,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,304/449,536 = 449,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,304x = 449,536 × 449,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,304x = 202,082,615,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,082,615,296/202,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,905.68
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