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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,449 and 424,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,449 and 424,281 is: 863,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,449 : 424,281 = 424,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,449/424,281 = 424,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,449x = 424,281 × 424,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,449x = 180,014,366,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,014,366,961/208,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,589.50

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