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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,311 and 446,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,311 and 446,147 is: 955,528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,311 : 446,147 = 446,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,311/446,147 = 446,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,311x = 446,147 × 446,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,311x = 199,047,145,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,047,145,609/208,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,528.73

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