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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,992 and 304,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,992 and 304,740 is: 444,354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,992 : 304,740 = 304,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,992/304,740 = 304,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,992x = 304,740 × 304,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,992x = 92,866,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,866,467,600/208,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,354.17

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