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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,988 and 322,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,988 and 322,896 is: 498,889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,988 : 322,896 = 322,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,988/322,896 = 322,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,988x = 322,896 × 322,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,988x = 104,261,826,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,261,826,816/208,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,889.06

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