Finding the Third Proportional to 202,646 and 304,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,646 and 304,077 is: 456,277.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,646 : 304,077 = 304,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,646/304,077 = 304,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,646x = 304,077 × 304,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,646x = 92,462,821,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,462,821,929/202,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,277.56
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