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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,384 and 451,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,384 and 451,328 is: 977,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,384 : 451,328 = 451,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,384/451,328 = 451,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,384x = 451,328 × 451,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,384x = 203,696,963,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,696,963,584/208,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,507.70

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