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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,550 and 450,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,550 and 450,292 is: 972,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,550 : 450,292 = 450,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,550/450,292 = 450,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,550x = 450,292 × 450,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,550x = 202,762,885,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,762,885,264/208,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,250.71

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