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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,489 : 302,094 = 302,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,489/302,094 = 302,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,489x = 302,094 × 302,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,489x = 91,260,784,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,260,784,836/202,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,695.02

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