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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,553 and 209,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,553 and 209,375 is: 435,968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,553 : 209,375 = 209,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,553/209,375 = 209,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,553x = 209,375 × 209,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,553x = 43,837,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,890,625/100,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,968.00

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