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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,668 and 449,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,668 and 449,727 is: 969,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,668 : 449,727 = 449,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,668/449,727 = 449,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,668x = 449,727 × 449,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,668x = 202,254,374,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,254,374,529/208,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,263.97

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