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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,650 and 304,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,650 and 304,083 is: 456,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,650 : 304,083 = 304,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,650/304,083 = 304,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,650x = 304,083 × 304,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,650x = 92,466,470,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,466,470,889/202,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,286.56

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