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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,425.50 and 302,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,425.50 and 302,522 is: 452,114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,425.50 : 302,522 = 302,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,425.50/302,522 = 302,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,425.50x = 302,522 × 302,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,425.50x = 91,519,560,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,519,560,484/202,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,114.78

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