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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,276 and 211,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,276 and 211,150 is: 463,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,276 : 211,150 = 211,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,276/211,150 = 211,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,276x = 211,150 × 211,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,276x = 44,584,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584,322,500/96,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,088.65

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