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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,427 and 302,527

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,427 and 302,527 is: 452,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,427 : 302,527 = 302,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,427/302,527 = 302,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,427x = 302,527 × 302,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,427x = 91,522,585,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,522,585,729/202,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,126.38

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