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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,030 and 304,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,030 and 304,640 is: 446,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,030 : 304,640 = 304,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,030/304,640 = 304,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,030x = 304,640 × 304,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,030x = 92,805,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,805,529,600/208,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,116.09

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