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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,926 and 318,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,926 and 318,285 is: 484,886.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,926 : 318,285 = 318,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,926/318,285 = 318,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,926x = 318,285 × 318,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,926x = 101,305,341,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,305,341,225/208,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,886.23

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