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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,656 and 304,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,656 and 304,236 is: 443,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,656 : 304,236 = 304,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,656/304,236 = 304,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,656x = 304,236 × 304,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,656x = 92,559,543,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,559,543,696/208,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,598.76

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