Finding the Third Proportional to 202,804 and 303,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,804 and 303,898 is: 455,385.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,804 : 303,898 = 303,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,804/303,898 = 303,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,804x = 303,898 × 303,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,804x = 92,353,994,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,353,994,404/202,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,385.47
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