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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,254 and 209,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,254 and 209,980 is: 458,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,254 : 209,980 = 209,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,254/209,980 = 209,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,254x = 209,980 × 209,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,254x = 44,091,600,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,091,600,400/96,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,075.51

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