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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,207.75 and 211,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,207.75 and 211,005 is: 462,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,207.75 : 211,005 = 211,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,207.75/211,005 = 211,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,207.75x = 211,005 × 211,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,207.75x = 44,523,110,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523,110,025/96,207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,780.91

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