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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,040 and 449,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,040 and 449,264 is: 970,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,040 : 449,264 = 449,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,040/449,264 = 449,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,040x = 449,264 × 449,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,040x = 201,838,141,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,838,141,696/208,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970,189.11

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