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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,647 and 304,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,647 and 304,079 is: 456,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,647 : 304,079 = 304,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,647/304,079 = 304,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,647x = 304,079 × 304,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,647x = 92,464,038,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,464,038,241/202,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,281.31

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