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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,876 and 304,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,876 and 304,352 is: 456,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,876 : 304,352 = 304,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,876/304,352 = 304,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,876x = 304,352 × 304,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,876x = 92,630,139,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,630,139,904/202,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,585.01

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