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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,276 and 211,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,276 and 211,152 is: 463,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,276 : 211,152 = 211,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,276/211,152 = 211,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,276x = 211,152 × 211,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,276x = 44,585,167,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585,167,104/96,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,097.42

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