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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,450 and 205,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,450 and 205,644 is: 438,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,450 : 205,644 = 205,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,450/205,644 = 205,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,450x = 205,644 × 205,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,450x = 42,289,454,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289,454,736/96,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,459.87

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