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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,872 and 428,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,872 and 428,805 is: 880,317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,872 : 428,805 = 428,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,872/428,805 = 428,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,872x = 428,805 × 428,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,872x = 183,873,728,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,873,728,025/208,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,317.74

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