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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,169 and 209,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,169 and 209,270 is: 455,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,169 : 209,270 = 209,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,169/209,270 = 209,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,169x = 209,270 × 209,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,169x = 43,793,932,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793,932,900/96,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,385.13

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