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Finding the Third Proportional to 202,968 and 304,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 202,968 and 304,488 is: 456,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,968 : 304,488 = 304,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,968/304,488 = 304,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,968x = 304,488 × 304,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,968x = 92,712,942,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,712,942,144/202,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,786.01

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