Finding the Third Proportional to 202,816 and 303,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,816 and 303,916 is: 455,412.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,816 : 303,916 = 303,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,816/303,916 = 303,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,816x = 303,916 × 303,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,816x = 92,364,935,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,364,935,056/202,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,412.47
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