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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,752 and 456,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,752 and 456,888 is: 999,974.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,752 : 456,888 = 456,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,752/456,888 = 456,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,752x = 456,888 × 456,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,752x = 208,746,644,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,746,644,544/208,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,974.35

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