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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,166 and 491,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,166 and 491,241 is: 1,159,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,166 : 491,241 = 491,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,166/491,241 = 491,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,166x = 491,241 × 491,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,166x = 241,317,720,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,317,720,081/208,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,256.17

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