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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,410 and 301,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,410 and 301,973 is: 450,509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,410 : 301,973 = 301,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,410/301,973 = 301,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,410x = 301,973 × 301,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,410x = 91,187,692,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,187,692,729/202,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,509.82

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