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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,072 and 313,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,072 and 313,532 is: 472,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,072 : 313,532 = 313,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,072/313,532 = 313,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,072x = 313,532 × 313,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,072x = 98,302,315,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,302,315,024/208,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,443.75

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