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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,143 and 451,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,143 and 451,278 is: 978,422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,143 : 451,278 = 451,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,143/451,278 = 451,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,143x = 451,278 × 451,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,143x = 203,651,833,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,651,833,284/208,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,422.69

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