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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,856 and 336,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,856 and 336,292 is: 541,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,856 : 336,292 = 336,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,856/336,292 = 336,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,856x = 336,292 × 336,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,856x = 113,092,309,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,092,309,264/208,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,484.61

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