Finding the Third Proportional to 202,456 and 302,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,456 and 302,040 is: 450,607.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,456 : 302,040 = 302,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,456/302,040 = 302,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,456x = 302,040 × 302,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,456x = 91,228,161,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,228,161,600/202,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,607.35
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