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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,128 and 205,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,128 and 205,540 is: 439,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,128 : 205,540 = 205,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,128/205,540 = 205,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,128x = 205,540 × 205,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,128x = 42,246,691,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246,691,600/96,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,483.73

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