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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,104 and 210,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,104 and 210,311 is: 460,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,104 : 210,311 = 210,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,104/210,311 = 210,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,104x = 210,311 × 210,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,104x = 44,230,716,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230,716,721/96,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,238.04

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