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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,111 and 209,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,111 and 209,406 is: 429,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,111 : 209,406 = 209,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,111/209,406 = 209,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,111x = 209,406 × 209,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,111x = 43,850,872,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850,872,836/102,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,443.18

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