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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,284 and 431,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,284 and 431,337 is: 893,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,284 : 431,337 = 431,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,284/431,337 = 431,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,284x = 431,337 × 431,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,284x = 186,051,607,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,051,607,569/208,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,259.24

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