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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,408 and 209,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,408 and 209,259 is: 454,208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,408 : 209,259 = 209,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,408/209,259 = 209,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,408x = 209,259 × 209,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,408x = 43,789,329,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,789,329,081/96,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,208.46

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