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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,426 and 209,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,426 and 209,254 is: 454,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,426 : 209,254 = 209,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,426/209,254 = 209,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,426x = 209,254 × 209,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,426x = 43,787,236,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787,236,516/96,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,101.97

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