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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,964 and 239,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,964 and 239,897 is: 564,420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,964 : 239,897 = 239,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,964/239,897 = 239,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,964x = 239,897 × 239,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,964x = 57,550,570,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550,570,609/101,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,420.49

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