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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,044 and 313,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,044 and 313,902 is: 473,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,044 : 313,902 = 313,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,044/313,902 = 313,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,044x = 313,902 × 313,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,044x = 98,534,465,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,534,465,604/208,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,623.20

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