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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,967 and 304,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,967 and 304,692 is: 444,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,967 : 304,692 = 304,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,967/304,692 = 304,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,967x = 304,692 × 304,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,967x = 92,837,214,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,837,214,864/208,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,267.35

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