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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,326 and 302,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,326 and 302,101 is: 451,079.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,326 : 302,101 = 302,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,326/302,101 = 302,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,326x = 302,101 × 302,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,326x = 91,265,014,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,265,014,201/202,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,079.02

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