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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,233 and 209,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,233 and 209,908 is: 457,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,233 : 209,908 = 209,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,233/209,908 = 209,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,233x = 209,908 × 209,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,233x = 44,061,368,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061,368,464/96,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,861.32

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