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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,337 and 304,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,337 and 304,028 is: 456,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,337 : 304,028 = 304,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,337/304,028 = 304,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,337x = 304,028 × 304,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,337x = 92,433,024,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,433,024,784/202,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,827.10

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