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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,924 and 304,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,924 and 304,636 is: 444,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,924 : 304,636 = 304,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,924/304,636 = 304,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,924x = 304,636 × 304,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,924x = 92,803,092,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,803,092,496/208,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,195.46

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