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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,665 and 302,863.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,665 and 302,863.50 is: 452,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,665 : 302,863.50 = 302,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,665/302,863.50 = 302,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,665x = 302,863.50 × 302,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,665x = 91,726,299,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,726,299,632.25/202,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,600.60

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