Finding the Third Proportional to 202,455 and 302,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,455 and 302,562 is: 452,168.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,455 : 302,562 = 302,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,455/302,562 = 302,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,455x = 302,562 × 302,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,455x = 91,543,763,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,543,763,844/202,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,168.45
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