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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,392 and 301,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,392 and 301,946 is: 450,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,392 : 301,946 = 301,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,392/301,946 = 301,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,392x = 301,946 × 301,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,392x = 91,171,386,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,171,386,916/202,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,469.32

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