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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,281 and 448,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,281 and 448,206 is: 964,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,281 : 448,206 = 448,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,281/448,206 = 448,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,281x = 448,206 × 448,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,281x = 200,888,618,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,888,618,436/208,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,507.65

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