Finding the Third Proportional to 202,426 and 302,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,426 and 302,523 is: 452,116.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,426 : 302,523 = 302,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,426/302,523 = 302,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,426x = 302,523 × 302,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,426x = 91,520,165,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,520,165,529/202,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,116.65
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