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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,388 and 301,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,388 and 301,940 is: 450,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,388 : 301,940 = 301,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,388/301,940 = 301,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,388x = 301,940 × 301,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,388x = 91,167,763,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,167,763,600/202,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,460.32

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