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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,236 and 209,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,236 and 209,942 is: 457,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,236 : 209,942 = 209,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,236/209,942 = 209,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,236x = 209,942 × 209,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,236x = 44,075,643,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075,643,364/96,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,995.38

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