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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,908 and 313,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,908 and 313,828 is: 471,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,908 : 313,828 = 313,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,908/313,828 = 313,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,908x = 313,828 × 313,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,908x = 98,488,013,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,488,013,584/208,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,442.04

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