Finding the Third Proportional to 202,520 and 306,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,520 and 306,800 is: 464,775.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,520 : 306,800 = 306,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,520/306,800 = 306,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,520x = 306,800 × 306,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,520x = 94,126,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,126,240,000/202,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,775.03
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