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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,058 and 304,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,058 and 304,678 is: 446,167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,058 : 304,678 = 304,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,058/304,678 = 304,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,058x = 304,678 × 304,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,058x = 92,828,683,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,828,683,684/208,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,167.34

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