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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,581 and 302,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,581 and 302,184 is: 450,758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,581 : 302,184 = 302,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,581/302,184 = 302,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,581x = 302,184 × 302,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,581x = 91,315,169,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,315,169,856/202,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,758.81

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