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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,389 and 301,941.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,389 and 301,941.50 is: 450,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,389 : 301,941.50 = 301,941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,389/301,941.50 = 301,941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,389x = 301,941.50 × 301,941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,389x = 91,168,669,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,168,669,422.25/202,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,462.57

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