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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,760 and 465,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,760 and 465,330 is: 1,037,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,760 : 465,330 = 465,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,760/465,330 = 465,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,760x = 465,330 × 465,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,760x = 216,532,008,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,532,008,900/208,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037,229.40

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