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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,770 and 279,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,770 and 279,651 is: 374,597.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,770 : 279,651 = 279,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,770/279,651 = 279,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,770x = 279,651 × 279,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,770x = 78,204,681,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,204,681,801/208,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,597.32

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