Finding the Third Proportional to 202,460 and 302,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,460 and 302,046 is: 450,616.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,460 : 302,046 = 302,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,460/302,046 = 302,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,460x = 302,046 × 302,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,460x = 91,231,786,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,231,786,116/202,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,616.35
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