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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,073 and 449,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,073 and 449,315 is: 970,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,073 : 449,315 = 449,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,073/449,315 = 449,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,073x = 449,315 × 449,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,073x = 201,883,969,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,883,969,225/208,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970,255.48

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