Finding the Third Proportional to 202,468 and 302,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,468 and 302,060 is: 450,640.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,468 : 302,060 = 302,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,468/302,060 = 302,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,468x = 302,060 × 302,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,468x = 91,240,243,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,240,243,600/202,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,640.32
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