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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,083 and 314,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,083 and 314,313 is: 474,775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,083 : 314,313 = 314,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,083/314,313 = 314,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,083x = 314,313 × 314,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,083x = 98,792,661,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,792,661,969/208,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,775.27

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