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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,695 and 211,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,695 and 211,762 is: 432,452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,695 : 211,762 = 211,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,695/211,762 = 211,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,695x = 211,762 × 211,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,695x = 44,843,144,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,843,144,644/103,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,452.33

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