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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,263 and 211,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,263 and 211,126 is: 463,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,263 : 211,126 = 211,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,263/211,126 = 211,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,263x = 211,126 × 211,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,263x = 44,574,187,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574,187,876/96,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,045.90

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