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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,124 and 442,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,124 and 442,164 is: 939,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,124 : 442,164 = 442,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,124/442,164 = 442,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,124x = 442,164 × 442,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,124x = 195,509,002,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,509,002,896/208,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,387.11

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