Finding the Third Proportional to 202,904 and 304,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,904 and 304,356 is: 456,534
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,904 : 304,356 = 304,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,904/304,356 = 304,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,904x = 304,356 × 304,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,904x = 92,632,574,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,632,574,736/202,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,534
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