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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,024 and 304,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,024 and 304,630 is: 446,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,024 : 304,630 = 304,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,024/304,630 = 304,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,024x = 304,630 × 304,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,024x = 92,799,436,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,799,436,900/208,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,099.67

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