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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,697 and 211,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,697 and 211,791 is: 494,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,697 : 211,791 = 211,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,697/211,791 = 211,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,697x = 211,791 × 211,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,697x = 44,855,427,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855,427,681/90,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,563.52

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