Finding the Third Proportional to 202,382 and 301,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,382 and 301,932 is: 450,449.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,382 : 301,932 = 301,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,382/301,932 = 301,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,382x = 301,932 × 301,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,382x = 91,162,932,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,162,932,624/202,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,449.81
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