Finding the Third Proportional to 202,434 and 302,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,434 and 302,715 is: 452,672.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,434 : 302,715 = 302,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,434/302,715 = 302,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,434x = 302,715 × 302,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,434x = 91,636,371,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,636,371,225/202,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,672.83
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