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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,394 and 301,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,394 and 301,949 is: 450,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,394 : 301,949 = 301,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,394/301,949 = 301,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,394x = 301,949 × 301,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,394x = 91,173,198,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,173,198,601/202,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,473.82

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