Finding the Third Proportional to 202,644 and 304,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,644 and 304,074 is: 456,273.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,644 : 304,074 = 304,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,644/304,074 = 304,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,644x = 304,074 × 304,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,644x = 92,460,997,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,460,997,476/202,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,273.06
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