Finding the Third Proportional to 202,489 and 302,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,489 and 302,094 is: 450,695.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,489 : 302,094 = 302,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,489/302,094 = 302,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,489x = 302,094 × 302,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,489x = 91,260,784,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,260,784,836/202,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,695.02
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