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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,228 and 211,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,228 and 211,056 is: 462,907.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,228 : 211,056 = 211,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,228/211,056 = 211,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,228x = 211,056 × 211,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,228x = 44,544,635,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,635,136/96,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,907.21

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