Finding the Third Proportional to 202,509 and 303,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,509 and 303,187 is: 453,917.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,509 : 303,187 = 303,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,509/303,187 = 303,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,509x = 303,187 × 303,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,509x = 91,922,356,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,922,356,969/202,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,917.39
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