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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,506 and 209,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,506 and 209,514 is: 454,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,506 : 209,514 = 209,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,506/209,514 = 209,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,506x = 209,514 × 209,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,506x = 43,896,116,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,896,116,196/96,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,853.75

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